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Pierre Gasly wants to see Alpine fighting the likes of Ferrari and McLaren after promising start to the 2026 F1 season.
Pierre Gasly is optimistic about Alpine’s performance in the 2026 Formula 1 season and aims to challenge teams like Ferrari and McLaren.
Alpine has shown improvement compared to the previous season, thanks to their new Mercedes power unit and stronger package.
Gasly believes the team can close the gap to the midfield teams by the end of the summer break and become more competitive.
Despite facing challenges in race trim and high-speed sections, Gasly is confident in Alpine’s ability to improve their chassis and aerodynamics, focusing on making the car better.
The team’s competitiveness on different types of tracks, from technical to power circuits, has provided a confidence boost for Gasly and the entire Alpine squad.
