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Pierre Gasly brushes off Valtteri Bottas-Alpine rumours: “It’s a lot of noise”
Pierre Gasly has dismissed speculation about Valtteri Bottas joining Alpine as mere “noise”, emphasizing his strong performances in F1 2025. Alpine’s challenging 2025 season has been hindered by an underpowered Renault engine, resulting in them being at the bottom of the constructors’ championship. Gasly has been responsible for all of Alpine’s points this season, with the team struggling in the midfield. Rumors suggest Alpine may consider signing Bottas mid-season to enhance their competitiveness. Gasly remains focused on his own performance amidst the rumors and believes the team should concentrate on the tasks at hand. Looking ahead to F1 2026, Alpine is optimistic about their switch to Mercedes power and aims for a more successful season with potential improvements to their grid position.
