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Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen explained why Alpine was successful in their appeal as Pierre Gasly regains Monaco GP podium

Nielsen explains why Alpine was successful in their appeal as Gasly regains Monaco podium ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Magdalena Put7 hours ago7 hours ago010 mins

Speaking ahead of the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen explained why the team was successful in their appeal effort, restoring a Monaco GP podium for Pierre Gasly. Gasly was among those affected by the mayhem in Monaco as several pitlane speeding infractions were recorded during the race, triggering automatic sanctions for…

Alpine and Gucci signs partnership with Gucci as title sponsor from the 2027 F1 season

Gucci to join Alpine F1 Team as its title partner from 2027

Shermaine Wong2 weeks ago05 mins

Italian luxury brand Gucci is set to make its entry into F1 for the first time as a title sponsor for Alpine starting from the 2027 season. The Italian brand will hence replace Alpine’s current title partner, BWT. Gucci’s partnership with Alpine will mark the first time a luxury fashion house has signed on as…

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly at the 2026 Miami GP

Gasly hopes Alpine’s F1 Miami GP pace carries into Canada

Editorial Staff4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Alpine displayed good pace in Miami, and Pierre Gasly hopes this Alpine pace carries over from F1 Miami GP to Canada. The French outfit toppled the other midfield teams last time out. Alpine had a very upgrade-heavy weekend in Florida and made a pace jump that they team hoped. Quite a few teams brought a…

600,000 fans swarm Buenos Aires, Argentina as Alpine's F1 Franco Colapinto makes history in hometown streets in 2026

600,000 fans swarm Buenos Aires as Franco Colapinto makes history in hometown streets

Chiara Perin2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Alpine’s Franco Colapinto drove a 2012 E20 F1 car, powered by a V8 Renault engine, and a replica of Juan Manuel Fangio’s silver arrow through the streets of Argentina. The young Argentine driver put on a show on the streets of Palermo neighbourhood on Sunday, April 26th. Colapinto was the first Argentinian to drive an…

Pierre Gasly stepping into Alpine's 2026 F1 challenger, the A526

Pierre Gasly eyes “more potential” in Alpine’s 2026 F1 car, targets higher finishes

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Alpine F1 team made a huge step up in 2026 going from the back of the grid to comfortably challenging the upper midfield with the A526. Pierre Gasly speaks about Alpine’s 2026 campaign and shared whether he feels satisfied leading the midfield or sees scope to push further up the grid. After three rounds…

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto discusses the challenges posed by inconsistent PU deployment under the 2026 F1 regulations.

Colapinto on the challenges to get on top of 2026 F1 regulations

Rebecca Malitz3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto weighed in on the challenges posed by inconsistent battery deployment patterns, which have been affecting drivers and teams since the start of the season and the new regulation cycle. The 2026 F1 regulations introduced massive changes to the cars, including adjustable front and rear…

Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly at the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Gasly reflects on contact with Ocon and recovery drive at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Rohit Bhaskar3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly delivered an impressive drive at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, hauling his Alpine from 14th on the grid to tenth at the flag. The team bagged their first championship point under the new regulations. Gasly’s weekend had already been complicated before the lights went out. Alpine admitted that qualifying did not go to…

Alpine F1, team managed by Steve Nielsen, race car on track in 2026

Nielsen discusses Alpine F1’s 2026 potential and journey

Lucrezia Costa4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Alpine Sporting Director Steve Nielsen is looking back and forward at the same time after the opening half of 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing. In fact, the recently hired Formula 1 expert is handling a rather multifaceted situation while entering his first full season with the French team. A completely new era for Alpine F1 Following…

Nielsen: Alpine with “a lot to learn” following 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown as Mercedes era begins

Rachel Stephens4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The final day of the 2026 shakedown in Barcelona saw a flurry of activity, and Alpine F1 completed an impressive 160 laps thanks to Pierre Gasly, the highest tally of any of the drivers. Alpine’s Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, noted the “productive mileage” the team has managed to secure before heading into pre-season testing in…

Alpine F1 team driver, Franco Colapinto at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona for the 2026 Barcelona closed door shakedown

Alpine’s Colapinto on driving technique changes in 2026 on Day 1 of F1 Barcelona shakedown

Rohit Bhaskar5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Alpine F1 team and Franco Colapinto took part on the first day of F1’s first closed-door shakedown week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on January 26. This five-day shakedown represented the opening act of the 2026 regulation era, with teams permitted to run on a maximum of three days. The test preceded two official public…