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From April 3 to 6, 2026, the traditional Easter Cup at Nogaro delivered a near-perfect weekend for Alpine. At Circuit Paul Armagnac, the opening round of the French GT Championship quickly tilted in favour of the Alpine A110 GT4+, but the real story extended beyond the GT4 results alone. For the first time, the Alpine ELF Cup Series was fully integrated into the same grid, adopting a 60-minute endurance format with two drivers per car.
In practical terms, the Alpine A110 Cup cars were thrown into the same traffic as GT4+, GT4 Evo entries, and rivals from Toyota, Audi, Porsche and Aston Martin. Separate classifications remained, but on track, everything was intertwined. That dual narrative gave the weekend its unique character: Alpine dominated up front in GT4, while the Alpine ELF Cup Series unfolded its own tightly contested race within the pack.
Qualifying: Alpine leads in GT4, Chazel sets the tone in Alpine ELF Cup Series
From the outset, the hierarchy became clear. In GT4, Léo Jousset put the #4 Race Cars Consulting Alpine on pole in Driver 1, with Rudy Servol confirming the overall pole in Driver 2. Behind them, Alpine filled the front positions with Lukas Papin and Jérémy Corsin (#88 Schumacher GP), followed by Lazare Lartigau and Laurent Hurgon (#110 Chazel Technologie Course).
In the Alpine ELF Cup Series, the picture was slightly different but just as decisive. Despite a clear power and aero deficit compared to GT4 machinery, the A110 Cup cars proved capable of staying within the overall rhythm, especially in traffic-heavy conditions. Chazel Technologie Course quickly emerged as the benchmark, with Rodolphe Wallgren standing out as one of the most comfortable drivers in these mixed conditions.
Race 1: Jousset and Servol take control, while the Alpine ELF Cup Series immediately shapes the race
Sunday morning’s start confirmed expectations. Léo Jousset held the lead off the line, fending off Thomas Drouet in the Akkodis ASP Toyota. The opening laps were clean at the front, and soon the #4 began to stretch its advantage. It wasn’t a runaway just yet, but the tone was set.
Further back, the situation was far more intense. The field was tightly packed, constantly reshuffling, and this is where the Alpine ELF Cup Series immediately became a key factor. The Cup cars were embedded in the GT4 pack, sharing the same braking zones and acceleration phases. Differences in straight-line speed created constant decision-making moments: every overtake mattered not just for position, but for staying in the right group.
The first major incident came from contact between two Alpine A110 Cup cars. While it didn’t affect the fight for the overall win, it triggered a neutralisation that bunched up the field. This was the first clear illustration of how the Alpine ELF Cup Series would influence the overall race dynamic.
At the restart, Léo Jousset reacted immediately, pulling clear once again. Behind him, the Alpine pack remained firmly in place with Lukas Papin, Jérémy Corsin, Lazare Lartigau and Laurent Hurgon. Rivals followed, but never truly threatened.
A second turning point came when Fabian Duffieux went off into the gravel with the #38 Alpine GT4 Evo. Another Full Course Yellow, another reset. Yet once again, Alpine held firm. With Rudy Servol at the wheel, the #4 controlled the closing stages with composure—clean traffic management, no mistakes, no openings.
The result was emphatic: a full Alpine podium. Léo Jousset and Rudy Servol took victory ahead of Lukas Papin and Jérémy Corsin, followed by Lazare Lartigau and Laurent Hurgon. The first non-Alpine entry, the Toyota of Enzo Richer and Kevin Jimenez, finished nearly nine seconds behind.
Overall classification – Race 1 (35 laps)
| Pos | No. | Drivers | Car | Team | Category | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Léo Jousset / Rudy Servol | Alpine A110 GT4+ | Race Cars Consulting | Pro-Am | – |
| 2 | 88 | Lukas Papin / Jérémy Corsin | Alpine A110 GT4+ | Schumacher GP | Pro-Am | +1.667 s |
| 3 | 110 | Lazare Lartigau / Laurent Hurgon | Alpine A110 GT4+ | Chazel Technologie Course | Pro-Am | +1.880 s |
| 4 | 6 | Enzo Richer / Kevin Jimenez | Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2 | Mirage Racing | Pro-Am | +8.781 s |
| 5 | 27 | Maxime Blanchemain / Sébastien Rambaud | Audi R8 LMS GT4 | Saintéloc Racing | Pro-Am | +10.033 s |
| 6 | 63 | Stéphane Lemeret / Stéphane Auriacombe | Alpine A110 GT4 Evo | CMR | Am | +12.278 s |
| 7 | 5 | Jodie Sloss / David Levy | Aston Martin Vantage GT4 | Mirage Racing | Am | +12.571 s |
| 8 | 138 | Vincent Beltoise / Yves Lemaître | Alpine A110 GT4 Evo | Schumacher GP | Pro-Am | +16.784 s |
| 9 | – | Klaas Kooiker / Hugo Poppe | Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2 | Circuit Toys | Pro-Am | +19.749 s |
| 10 | 111 | Romain Monti / Rodolphe Wallgren | Alpine A110 Cup | Chazel Technologie Course | AECS | +21.061 s |
| 11 | 87 | Thomas Drouet / Jérôme André | Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2 | Akkodis ASP | Pro-Am | – |
| 12 | 3 | Paul Alberto / Gosia Rdest | Alpine A110 Cup | Chazel Technologie Course | AECS | – |
| 13 | 25 | Matteo Herrero / David Barrère | Alpine A110 Cup | Herrero Racing | AECS | – |
| 14 | – | Harri Reynolds / Rhys Lloyd | Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2 | – | – | – |
| 15 | 123 | Alexandre Lopez / Frédéric de Brabant | Alpine A110 Cup | Chazel Technologie Course | AECS | – |
| 16 | 9 | Anthony Pisano / Julien Paget | Alpine A110 Cup | Chazel Technologie Course | AECS | – |
| 17 | – | Nicco Ferrarin / Julien Briché | Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS | – | Am | – |
| 18 | 31 | Lenny Kieffer / Jérôme Thiery | Alpine A110 Cup | Schumacher GP | AECS | – |
| 19 | – | Rémi Van Straaten / Axel Van Straaten | Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS | – | – | – |
| 20 | – | Victor Guerin / Stephan Guerin | Ginetta | – | – | – |
| 21 | – | Léo Poncel / Philippe Marie | Ginetta | – | – | – |
| 22 | 33 | Paul Roques / Anthony Fournier | Alpine A110 Cup | Race Cars Consulting | AECS | – |
Not classified (NC):
- #38 Viny Beltramelli / Fabian Duffieux (Alpine A110 GT4 Evo – Code Racing Development)
- #36 Cazaux / Huteau (Alpine A110 GT4 Evo – Code Racing Development)
Alpine ELF Cup Series – Race 1: Monti and Wallgren deliver a benchmark performance
This first race of the new Alpine ELF Cup Series format was anything but secondary. The Cup cars were not running in isolation—they were fully immersed in the race. Drivers had to manage not only their category rivals, but also the faster GT4 machinery around them.
In that context, Romain Monti and Rodolphe Wallgren stood out. Their approach was measured and precise: no unnecessary risks at the start, no wasted time in unfavourable battles, and a sharp ability to capitalise on neutralisations.
The reward was twofold: victory in the Alpine ELF Cup Series, and an impressive 10th overall finish, right in the middle of the GT4 field. A strong statement for both the drivers and the concept.
Race 2: tighter, more chaotic, but still Alpine on top
Monday’s race followed a very different script. Laurent Hurgon made a decisive start, immediately taking the lead from Rudy Servol. This time, the front pack remained tightly grouped, with no chance to break away.
The race quickly escalated. Contact between the #4 Alpine and a Mirage Racing Toyota forced the retirement of Léo Jousset and Rudy Servol, removing the Race 1 winners from contention. Shortly after, a collision between an Audi and a Toyota triggered another neutralisation, compressing the field once again.
From that point on, it turned into a sprint. Lazare Lartigau, still new to GT4, delivered one of the standout drives of the weekend. Under pressure from Lukas Papin and Jérémy Corsin, he held his ground with remarkable composure.
Traffic once again played a decisive role, including multiple Alpine ELF Cup Series cars. Overtaking them cleanly without losing momentum became critical. Every hesitation cost time.
At the finish, six cars were covered by less than two seconds. But once again, Alpine came out on top. Lazare Lartigau and Laurent Hurgon took victory ahead of Lukas Papin and Jérémy Corsin, with Viny Beltramelli and Fabian Duffieux completing an all-Alpine podium.
Overall classification – Race 2 (35 laps)
| Pos | No. | Drivers | Car | Team | Category | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110 | Lazare Lartigau / Laurent Hurgon | Alpine A110 GT4+ | Chazel Technologie Course | Pro-Am | – |
| 2 | 88 | Lukas Papin / Jérémy Corsin | Alpine A110 GT4+ | Schumacher GP | Pro-Am | +0.372 s |
| 3 | 38 | Viny Beltramelli / Fabian Duffieux | Alpine A110 GT4 Evo | Code Racing Development | Pro-Am | – |
| 4 | 87 | Thomas Drouet / Jérôme André | Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2 | Akkodis ASP | Pro-Am | – |
| 5 | – | Klaas Kooiker / Hugo Poppe | Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2 | Circuit Toys | Pro-Am | – |
| 6 | 63 | Stéphane Lemeret / Stéphane Auriacombe | Alpine A110 GT4 Evo | CMR | Am | – |
| 7 | 4 | Léo Jousset / Rudy Servol | Alpine A110 GT4+ | Race Cars Consulting | Pro-Am | – |
| 8 | 111 | Romain Monti / Rodolphe Wallgren | Alpine A110 Cup | Chazel Technologie Course | AECS | – |
| 9 | 3 | Paul Alberto / Gosia Rdest | Alpine A110 Cup | Chazel Technologie Course | AECS | – |
| 10 | 33 | Paul Roques / Anthony Fournier | Alpine A110 Cup | Race Cars Consulting | AECS | – |
Race 2 notes:
- Alpine wins in both Am and AECS categories
- 100% Alpine podium
- Six cars within less than 2 seconds at the finish
- Two major neutralisations
Alpine ELF Cup Series – Race 2: Monti and Wallgren confirm, Chazel dominates
The second race confirmed the hierarchy seen on Sunday. In a more chaotic race, Romain Monti and Rodolphe Wallgren once again delivered a clean, controlled performance.
Their strength lay in consistency and awareness: avoiding unnecessary risks, reading traffic correctly, and staying within reach at all times. That approach secured a second consecutive victory.
Behind them, Paul Alberto and Gosia Rdest reinforced Chazel’s dominance, while Paul Roques and Anthony Fournier completed the podium. A time penalty for Matteo Herrero and David Barrère also reshuffled the final order.
Perhaps the most telling element of the weekend was the clear pathway between categories. Lazare Lartigau, runner-up in the 2025 Alpine ELF Cup Series Junior standings, was already fighting at the front in GT4. The ladder is working exactly as intended.
The takeaway: Alpine dominates, Alpine ELF Cup Series proves its value
At the end of the Nogaro weekend, the conclusion is straightforward. In GT4, Alpine wins both races, secures two all-Alpine podiums, and controls every decisive phase of the event. Léo Jousset and Rudy Servol set the tone, while Lazare Lartigau and Laurent Hurgon carry it through. Lukas Papin and Jérémy Corsin establish themselves as consistent front-runners.
At the same time, the Alpine ELF Cup Series successfully steps into a broader spotlight. Integrated into the main grid, it adds depth without disrupting the flow of the race. It delivers its own battles, its own narratives, and reinforces its role as a development platform.
The next round at Dijon-Prenois (May 15–17) will bring a different challenge, with higher speeds and a different balance of performance. But after Nogaro, one thing is clear: Alpine has started its 2026 campaign in commanding fashion—on every level of the grid.
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Source : FFSA GT / Alpine ELF Cup Series
