Gasly Tests Alpine A110 Future EV at Goodwood 2026

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Goodwood Debut: Gasly Behind the Wheel of Alpine’s EV Prototype

Pierre Gasly drove the Alpine A110 Future up the Goodwood hillclimb for the first time in 2026, taking the wheel of the brand’s all-electric prototype with the Duke of Richmond riding alongside. “I’m going to be testing this A110 Future for the first-ever time, an EV sports car,” Gasly said before the run. “So, looking forward to the feeling. I’m just like a kid looking at every single car out there. It’s incredible.”

The Frenchman called Goodwood “the most beautiful car event in the world,” adding that he had attended a previous edition years earlier as a spectator before returning this time as a factory Alpine driver piloting one of the marque’s newest projects. The run placed a Formula 1 race winner in a road-going EV prototype still under wraps, giving fans a rare look at both the car and the driver away from a grand prix weekend.

For collectors, moments like this extend the story beyond race weekends. A full-size 1:1 replica of Gasly’s race helmet sits well alongside memorabilia from appearances like Goodwood, where the driver becomes as much a brand ambassador as a competitor.

Inside the A110 Future: 800-Volt Technology and Weight Balance

The A110 Future is built around 800-volt cell-to-pack technology, using high-energy-density cells to cut weight and shorten charging times compared with conventional EV architecture. Alpine split the battery cells across two separate packs rather than a single flat unit, a layout engineered specifically to preserve the handling feel that defines the combustion-engine A110.

That battery split allows the prototype to hold a 40/60 front-to-rear weight distribution, a figure Alpine’s engineers targeted to keep the car nimble rather than nose- or tail-heavy under load. Gasly summed up the intent from the driver’s seat: “It’s all about the lightness of Alpine and getting that racing feeling behind the wheel with the electric power.”

He also noted the car’s prototype status directly: “It’s a special A110 – the first EV sports car – the A110 Future. So, it’s still a prototype. They told me to look after it, but I’m not very good at looking after cars. I’m more about pushing them. But I’ll try my best.”

From Silverstone to Goodwood: A Quick Turnaround After the British Grand Prix

Gasly arrived at the Goodwood estate only days after Alpine secured a double points finish at the British Grand Prix, with Gasly and team-mate Franco Colapinto both crossing the line inside the top ten. That turnaround, from a grand prix paddock to a hillclimb passenger seat, is typical of the compressed European summer calendar, where drivers move from circuit duties into brand and sponsor commitments within a matter of days.

The British Grand Prix result gave Alpine momentum heading into the Goodwood weekend, and Gasly’s presence behind the wheel of the A110 Future turned that momentum into a public-facing moment for the brand rather than a private test. Pairing a recent on-track result with an off-track technology showcase is a recurring pattern for teams looking to keep a race weekend’s storyline alive into the following week.

For fans following the Alpine team through 2026, the Goodwood appearance adds another chapter to a season already built around Gasly and Colapinto scoring points together at Silverstone.

The Duke of Richmond’s Ride: Onboard Moments Worth Collecting

The Duke of Richmond rode as passenger for Gasly’s hillclimb run, and onboard broadcast footage showed him holding on through the opening corners of the course. “It was a steady run. We got through the first corner in one piece. We were OK,” the Duke said afterward, before adding with a laugh: “Well, I thought it was sensible [to hold on]. I thought it was probably a good plan. I had no helmet on.”

That detail, the Duke riding without a helmet while Gasly wore his full racing kit for the run, is exactly the kind of contrast that makes Goodwood footage stand out from a standard grand prix broadcast. It places a Formula 1 driver’s helmet and race gear next to an unprotected passenger on the same hillclimb run, a visual pairing that photographers and collectors both look for at the event.

Moments like this, driver in full kit, prototype car, historic estate backdrop, are the kind of imagery that turns a technical demonstration into a display-worthy story, the sort of scene collectors look to pair with a full-size helmet replica on a shelf or cabinet.

Why This Moment Matters for Alpine Collectors and Fans

The Goodwood run matters because it links Alpine’s road-car future directly to its Formula 1 identity through the same driver. Gasly piloting the A110 Future ties the team’s EV development story to a competitor fans already follow on Sundays, giving the prototype a face and a voice rather than leaving it as an abstract engineering exercise.

For those building an Alpine collection, the week reinforces why full-size 1:1 replica helmets remain a focal point of any display. A helmet replica captures the driver identity that carries across disciplines, from the A525 cockpit at Silverstone to the A110 Future prototype at Goodwood, in a way a die-cast model car alone cannot.

Exhibition-quality pieces tied to Pierre Gasly give fans a way to mark a season that has already included a British Grand Prix points finish and a Goodwood showcase drive within the same week, two very different settings unified by the same driver and the same team colors.

FAQ

Q: What car did Pierre Gasly drive at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed?
Pierre Gasly drove Alpine’s A110 Future, an all-electric sports car prototype, up the Goodwood hillclimb with the Duke of Richmond as passenger.

Q: What technology powers the Alpine A110 Future prototype?
The A110 Future uses 800-volt cell-to-pack technology with high-energy-density cells split across two battery packs, giving the car a 40/60 front-to-rear weight balance.

Q: Had Gasly raced recently before the Goodwood appearance?
Yes, Gasly arrived at Goodwood just days after helping Alpine secure a double points finish alongside Franco Colapinto at the British Grand Prix.

Q: Who rode alongside Gasly during the hillclimb run?
The Duke of Richmond rode as passenger, describing the run as steady and joking that he chose to hold on because he had no helmet on.

Q: Is the 123Helmets Pierre Gasly helmet a wearable safety item?
No, it is a full-size 1:1 display and collector replica intended for exhibition, not for protective or on-track use.

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