Last of the championship, Alpine is fully focused on 2026

Pierre Gasly does not hide its face. WhileAlpine is going through an extremely complicated 2025 season, the French driver gave a frank analysis of the current situation of the French team, on the sidelines of the British Grand Prix. We are in a difficult situation, said the French pilot on Canal +. The performance is not good enough, we are all aware of that. »

Far from the objectives set at the beginning of the year, Alpine found itself stuck at the back of the grid, unable to compete regularly with the rest of the field. Despite the unwavering commitment of all the teams, from the factory staff to the mechanics and engineers, the results were not forthcoming.

« The mindset every weekend is good, we try to fight to the maximum, to do our best […] I try to give the best, to push everything to the limit. It's true that it's difficult. Generally speaking today, when we see everyone's performance, it's extremely close. Unfortunately, we're rather at the back of the grid. »

The rest of the season doesn't look much more promising. Gasly confirms that no changes will be made to the car this season. A choice assumed by the French clan, which has taken the gamble of concentrating from now on on the major regulatory shift of 2026. There won't be any changes to the car this year. We'll have to fight with the weapons we have. "If resignation is not on the agenda, the Norman is realistic about the short-term issues.

« Today, fighting for 8th, 12th or 14th place is not necessarily of interest, He says. Since the beginning of the season, I've always been in favor of focusing entirely on 2026. That's what the team has done. I'm 100% behind the choices we've made. »

However, the driver of the No. 10 single-seater does not hide a hint of frustration at the performance being too low, even taking this long-term strategy into account. However, I expected to perform a little better this year. We're not performing well enough, far from it. » It is therefore with the 2026 horizon in sight that Gasly intends to continue his total commitment with AlpineIn the meantime, he remains mobilized to extract the maximum from a limited package.

« I remain fully motivated for the next six months and I will give my best every weekend. I hope we will be able to achieve something. »

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