Pierre Gasly
Alpine team leader and winner of the 2020 Italian Grand Prix. Pierre Gasly has gone from being demoted from Red Bull to leading the French team, which switches to Mercedes engines for the 2026 season.
Biography
Pierre Gasly made his F1 debut in 2017 with Toro Rosso, and after promotion to Red Bull in 2019 and subsequent demotion, he rebuilt his career in admirable fashion. His sensational victory at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in 2020 - just a year after being dropped from Red Bull - is one of the most beautiful stories in modern Formula 1. Since 2023 he has been Alpine's team leader, with 1 win and 5 podiums to his name. The 2026 season brings an exciting change - Alpine is switching from its own engine to a Mercedes power unit, which could open up new possibilities for Gasly and the team. Known for his unwavering determination and ability to overcome adversity.