Pierre Gasly has stated the new Renault CEO is “fully committed” to F1 amid uncertainties over Alpine's future on the F1 grid.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Luca de Meo had departed his role at the head of the Renault Group.
The company named François Provost as his successor at the end of last month, marking a fresh start for the French manufacturer.
Renault's commitment to F1 has been disputed in recent times, particularly following its decision to cease its power unit construction and become a customer team for 2026.
It has led to speculation that it could look to sell the team to an interested buyer.
Gasly, however, believes Provost is committed to keeping the Enstone-based squad on the F1 grid.
“It's really clear,” Gasly told media including RacingNews365.
“He's been a very long time working in Renault. He knows the DNA of the group, of the team.
“He's been part of it for all these years when Renault has been part of Formula 1. He's fully committed to the sport, to the Formula 1 team.”
The change at Renault comes as Alpine endure a difficult year, as it holds 10th and last in the constructors' championship after 14 rounds.
Gasly asserted Provost is determined to see a boost in performance and hopes its focus on the 2026 regulations will offer a boost up the pecking order.
“Obviously wants to see performance, and he's backing everybody in the team,“ Gasly added.
“Looking forward to the future with the team. We know where we're heading.
“We know 2025 is a compromise we decided to take at the start of the year to focus on 2026. Hopefully, it's going to pay dividends next year.”
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