Renault’s Bombshell Ahead of Hungarian GP

Alpine heads into the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix facing a pivotal moment, as the team pushes for a strong finish before the summer break amid Renault’s looming exit from Formula 1 engine supply. With Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto behind the wheel, the squad aims to secure Q3 spots and points at the Hungaroring, building on recent upgrades that have shown promise in high-downforce circuits.

Team principal has emphasized the need for clean qualifying sessions, where the car’s improved aero package could shine on the twisty layout. Gasly, fresh from a solid run in Belgium, highlighted the track’s demands: “Budapest is all about rhythm and tyre management – we need to nail the setup early.” Colapinto, the young charger stepping up this season, added optimism, noting the post-race test as a chance to refine strategies for the second half.

This race marks the end of Renault’s works involvement, with the French giant set to bow out as an engine maker after 2025. The shift puts extra weight on Alpine’s performance, as they eye customer power units from 2026. Despite off-track changes, including Luca de Meo’s recent departure as Renault CEO, the focus remains on-track gains to boost their midfield standing.

Fans can catch Gasly in Thursday’s press conference, where he’ll likely field questions on the team’s trajectory. With McLaren and Ferrari setting the pace, Alpine’s bid for points could shake up the order before F1 pauses.