Alpine trails Racing Bulls in the championship

Alpine, currently sixth in the Formula 1 constructors' championship, is struggling to close the gap with Racing Bulls, according to driver Pierre Gasly. The French team is 33 points behind the Italian squad, with recent performances by Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson contributing to the deficit.

Alpine's inconsistent results hurt progress

Alpine's progress this season has been hindered by inconsistent results, with an increase in finishes outside the top 10 since the summer break. This has made it difficult for the team to gain ground on Racing Bulls and other competitors.

2026 brings new power units for Alpine

The 2026 season marks a new beginning for Alpine, which now uses Mercedes power units after a disastrous 2025 campaign that ended with last place in the constructors' championship. Despite this change, Gasly says fifth place remains a distant goal.

Gasly focuses on personal performance

Pierre Gasly prefers to focus on his individual performance rather than the team's standings. His goal is to maximize his car's potential, especially in qualifying, to secure points in each race and finish the season on a positive note.

Consistency is key for Alpine's future

For Alpine, regaining consistency remains a priority, though achieving fifth place in the championship will require substantial improvements in performance. Gasly acknowledges that closing the gap on Racing Bulls is currently unrealistic.