Alpine has officially unveiled its 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) driver lineup, solidifying the two A424 Hypercars with a mix of seasoned endurance veterans and rising stars. With their second Hypercar season on the horizon, the French squad has fine-tuned its driver roster, hoping to build on last year’s promising—yet heartbreaking—campaign.
🚨 The 2025 Alpine Hypercar Lineup 🚨
- #35 Alpine A424: Paul-Loup Chatin, Charles Milesi, Ferdinand Habsburg
- #36 Alpine A424: Mick Schumacher, Jules Gounon, Frederic Makowiecki
- Reserve Driver: Matthieu Vaxiviere
Schumacher Leads a Revamped #36 Alpine Crew
One of the most notable developments is the promotion of Jules Gounon and the addition of Frederic Makowiecki to the #36 Alpine alongside Mick Schumacher. Makowiecki, a veteran endurance racer with Le Mans experience, is expected to bring invaluable technical insight to the team.
📢 Team Principal Philippe Sinault is thrilled with the move:
“The arrival of Frederic Makowiecki is a real plus. His presence will give us the benefit of his vast experience, as well as his racing and technical credentials… His contribution will help us improve, and we are sure he will fit in well with our team and help us achieve our common goal.”
Mick Schumacher’s sophomore WEC season is a crucial one. The former F1 driver was Alpine’s headline signing last year, and 2025 will be his chance to prove he belongs in endurance racing. Will this be the year he takes Alpine to the next level?
Redemption at Le Mans: Alpine’s 2025 Mission
Alpine’s biggest goal this season is simple: to finally conquer the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2024, their Hypercars showed strong early pace before mechanical failures wiped them out before the six-hour mark.
🏁 What’s on the agenda for Alpine in 2025?
✅ Podium consistency: Alpine scored its first-ever Hypercar podium at Fuji last season—now they need to do it regularly.
✅ Reliability over speed: The A424 has shown flashes of brilliance, but endurance racing is all about surviving the full race distance.
✅ Le Mans breakthrough: The legendary 24-hour race remains unfinished business for Alpine. If they can stay in contention beyond the halfway mark, they might just shock the field.
Can Alpine Challenge the Hypercar Giants?
The Hypercar grid is stacked with elite competition—Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche, Cadillac, BMW, and Peugeot are all in the fight. But with a seasoned lineup and lessons learned from 2024, Alpine is determined to bridge the gap.
🚀 Key Dates for Alpine’s 2025 WEC Season
- Prologue Test: February 21-22
- Season Opener – Qatar 1812km: February 28
- Le Mans 24 Hours: June 14-15
The French flag is flying high on Alpine’s 2025 campaign—but can they finally break into the Hypercar elite?
Stay tuned as the battle begins! 🏎️💨
