Charles Milesi before the 24 Hours of Le Mans: "We are determined to write a great chapter with Alpine »

For his final race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Alpine They know they're expected to perform. In the garage of car #35, the drivers are torn between emotion and concentration. After their victory at Fuji in 2025, the French team is aiming for a triumphant finale in Le Mans.

Fifth in Free Practice 1, but on a grid still illegible in terms of hierarchy, theAlpine Number 35 is in position. For António Félix da Costa, experience could allow the team to benefit, although there are still many variables to adjust before the departure of 24H of Le Mans.

“I feel great. When it comes to endurance racing, Le Mans is the ultimate race, across all categories, and being here with this team and representing a French manufacturer makes the event even more special. It’s obviously a highlight for the whole team. We’re also trying to normalize the situation: it’s still a race, and we just want to do well, without making any mistakes. The car is working well. The next few days will be crucial for fine-tuning our setup and finalizing the package for the race.”

Uncertainties and the desire to perform at Alpine

Just like last year, Alpine arrives with hope, after the first two rounds of WEC They had a rather successful start to the season. However, the lack of preparation due to the cancellation of the opening meeting in Qatar, as well as the uncertainty surrounding a very different race format, makes Charles Milesi cautious. “Compared to last year, I don’t know, maybe we’ll be going faster! That’s the only thing we’ll have to manage starting tomorrow.” the Frenchman was having funMore seriously, last year highlighted the quality of the discipline and the cohesion we shared. We thought we would be much more competitive. This year, I think we have a much wider window of opportunity with the car. Overall, we are ready to perform. We are all eager to write a great chapter with the team, not only at Le Mans, but throughout the entire season. In the first two races, we showed a good level of performance. The first race went rather well, but we had more difficulty getting into the rhythm in the second. That's part of the game. In any case, we are here ready to fight and we will be as prepared as possible.

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In the midst of a week where the majority of testing will take place in cool conditions, ahead of a race expected to be over 30 degrees Celsius, anticipation and the ability to prevent tire degradation could prove crucial. The first indication of pure performance will come this Wednesday evening, during qualifying, at 20 p.m. French time.