As widely expected ahead of their talks, Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has completed a test for Alpine in their A424 LMDh, which will compete in the Hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year. The test was conducted at Jerez, a circuit found in the south of Spain and is often used
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Alpine has successfully secured substantial investments from a group of prominent names. The French outfit, despite experiencing a somewhat disappointing 2023 season, currently holds the sixth position in the constructors’ standings with five races remaining. This surge of investment followed the entry of Hollywood actors and co-owners of League Two outfit Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and
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Alpine’s Formula 1 team has received an infusion of star-studded investors, with their combined net worth now surpassing the fortunes of F1’s biggest stars, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The celebrity investors are part of the Otro Capital investment group, which currently holds a 24 percent stake in the Alpine F1 team. While these new
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Mick Schumacher is set to undergo a career-defining test as he takes the wheel of an Alpine World Endurance Championship (WEC) prototype at the Jerez circuit on Tuesday. Following his departure from Haas after the 2022 season, Schumacher has been exploring alternate career paths, with his options to return to Formula 1 gradually diminishing. While
MoreMick Schumacher, the current reserve driver for Mercedes, remains tight-lipped about his plans for the 2024 Formula 1 season. While he had initially aspired to make a racing grid return next year, recent developments have suggested that he might continue in his reserve role at Mercedes, concurrently participating in the World Endurance Championship with Alpine.
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Alpine’s Esteban Ocon displayed unwavering determination at the Qatar Grand Prix, declaring, “You need to kill me before I retire,” after enduring gruelling conditions that pushed him to his limits. The race weekend in Qatar was marked by scorching temperatures, with the mercury frequently soaring above 35 degrees Celsius. The intensity of the race was
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Esteban Ocon has candidly shared the gruelling physical and mental challenges he confronted during the scorching Qatar Grand Prix, where he fought relentlessly to guide his Alpine car to the finish line. The race was marred by intense heat, leading to several drivers experiencing medical issues post-race, including visits to the medical centre by Lance
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Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have chosen to remain discreet regarding Alpine’s recent on-track incident during the Japanese Grand Prix, which left Gasly fuming after being ordered to yield his position to Ocon on the final corner in Suzuka. The circumstances surrounding this contentious manoeuvre appeared to be mired in miscommunication, with both drivers harbouring
MoreAs the Formula 1 season enters its final stretch with six rounds remaining, Alpine appears set to maintain its current sixth place in the constructors’ championship. The team introduced significant revisions to its car at the Singapore Grand Prix last month, and while they anticipate one or two more minor updates later this year, Alpine’s
MoreThe incident arose as Gasly, who had out-qualified his Alpine teammate Esteban Ocon, found himself swapping positions with Ocon during the race due to team orders. Ocon had been forced to pit under the Safety Car during the opening lap of the race after sustaining a puncture at the start. However, he managed to move
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