Makowiecki Confident Sinault Can Maintain Hypercar Program
Photo: MCH Photography Alpine FIA World Endurance Championship driver Fred Makowiecki believes that if anyone can ensure the future of the squad, it’s Signatech boss Philippe Sinault. Makowiecki admitted he was “a little bit shocked” when it was announced in February that Alpine would be exiting the WEC at the end of this season. Since then, Sinault has been working on plans to ensure the Alpine A424s that his team operates can remain on the WEC grid in 2027 and has held talks with multiple OEMs, including Chinese electric giant BYD , about taking over the program. Long before Alpine’s factory entry into the Hypercar ranks in 2024, Signatech had enjoyed a relationship with the French manufacturer and Makowiecki said that Sinault knows what it takes to get a brand involved. “The only thing I can say is I know Philippe Sinault is working really hard,” Makowiecki told Sportscar365 when asked about his future. “We have to keep in mind that, w...