Pierre Gasly grateful after Renault's final F1 race: "I'm sure we'll meet again."

Some seasons are longer than others in Formula 1Regardless of the 24 Grands Prix scheduled for the 2025 season, the smiles displayed within the clan Alpine The enthusiasm during pre-season testing in Bahrain quickly turned into a sulky mood when difficulties began to pile up. Pierre Gasly, capable of scoring his team's 22 points in 2025, the result is not mixed, but rather disappointing at the end of this Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

"My season in one word? Complicated (laughs)! I'm a competitor. Despite the difficulty of the season, I think there are still some good things to take away. Ten Q3s, with the car we had, shows the performance we managed to extract on Saturdays." he summarized to Canal+. As for the number of points… We had to fight very hard to get them. It remains a very disappointing season.

Honest about the decision – similar to that of Classic Ferrari for sale – to halt the development of theAlpine Early in the season, Pierre Gasly reiterated his big ambitions for the future. "We have explanations regarding the sacrifices we've made for next season. I truly believe it will pay off." he insisted. I have very high expectations for the team in 2026. On the one hand, I'm relieved it's over because it was complicated, and on the other hand, I'm very proud of the team. A year like this might seem divisive. The reality is that it united us. We brought out the best in all of us, and I think this will be a good springboard for next year.

A turning point is coming for Alpine

While not forgetting to thank the women and men who have been working for years at Viruses-Châtillon to develop the engine RenaultPierre Gasly expressed his emotion. While the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not particularly representative of the French brand's history in F1, it nonetheless marked the end of a long chapter.

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"It's true that it was a special weekend, full of emotions," acknowledged the TricoloreWe said our goodbyes, although it was more of a see you later. I'm sure we'll meet again sometime. But a huge thank you to all the engineers and mechanics who worked during the Renault era. On a more personal note, to those who worked with me over the last three years. I met some incredible people who always gave their all for me. Who supported me immensely, through thick and thin. We managed to achieve a few podium finishes. Of course, I would have loved to have won with them. But they were truly exemplary. I'll miss these people, and I wish them all the best.

Looking ahead to a 2026 season marked by the arrival of Classic Mercedes for sale As the engine supplier for the Enstone-based team, Pierre Gasly, like many of his peers, hopes for a significant return to form next January. Having spent the winter away from the circuits, the 2020 Italian Grand Prix winner now hopes to rediscover his winning form on the eve of a major regulatory overhaul.