Who will drive for Alpine in 2026?
Franco Colapinto is set to continue as an Alpine Formula 1 race driver in 2026, with a formal announcement potentially coming as early as this week ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Alpine (2024–2025) In August 2024, Alpine announced Doohan would compete in 2025 to replace Esteban Ocon. He is the first Alpine Academy driver to be promoted to Formula One. Doohan made an early debut for Alpine at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, replacing Ocon after the latter departed the team early.In January 2025, Colapinto left Williams to join Alpine as a reserve driver. Haas is fielding an all-new line-up in 2025; Nico Hülkenberg departed the team after two seasons to drive for Sauber, with whom he last competed with in 2013.For 2025, Gasly was retained by the team for what will be Alpine’s last season with a works Renault power unit. He was paired by Jack Doohan, who has served as the teams’ reserve driver in previous seasons was promoted to a full time race drive replacing Esteban Ocon who joined Haas.
Is Ocon leaving Alpine?
Esteban Ocon has spoken publicly for the first time since the news dropped that he will be leaving Alpine at the end of the 2024 season, arguing that it is the “right time” for the two parties to go their separate ways. Alpine’s 2025 signing Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the team confirmed Monday. Doohan, son of motorbike racing legend Mick, will make his debut at the Yas Marina circuit on Dec.
Will Ocon leave Alpine?
He left Alpine after the Qatar Grand Prix, moving to Haas for 2025 alongside Oliver Bearman. As of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, Ocon has achieved one race win, one fastest lap and four podiums in Formula One. Ocon is contracted to remain at Haas until at least the end of the 2026 season. Oliver Bearman announced as Haas driver for 2025 Oliver Bearman will become an F1 driver in 2025 with Haas, having signed a multi-year deal with the team that will see him graduate from Formula 2. A member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Bearman made his F1 debut in 2024, standing in for an ill Carlos Sainz Jr.
Is Sainz going to Alpine?
Alpine F1 revealed that discussions with Carlos Sainz over a potential 2025 seat broke down primarily due to contract length disagreements. Sainz, seeking a longer-term deal, did not align with Alpine’s offer. The team had hoped his experience could lead their rebuilding efforts. Luca de Meo placed Laurent Rossi as the CEO of Alpine while he hired Davide Brivio as the director for trackside operations while Marcin Budkowski leads the chassis. Sky Sports F1 presenter Ted Kravtiz has revealed that the sudden exit of former Renault F1 chief Cyril Abiteboul was due to performance reasons.
Who is racing for Alpine in 2025?
For 2025, Gasly was retained by the team for what will be Alpine’s last season with a works Renault power unit. Jack Doohan, who has served as the teams’ reserve driver in previous seasons was promoted to a full time race drive replacing Esteban Ocon who will join Haas. Five further retirements were observed: Jack Doohan for Alpine, Carlos Sainz Jr. Williams, Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin, Gabriel Bortoleto for Sauber, and Verstappen’s teammate, Liam Lawson.