P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 star ruled out BEFORE race at Belgian Grand Prix
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly was forced to miss the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix due to a water leak issue in his car, discovered just before the race was set to begin. Despite the team’s efforts to fix the problem, Gasly could not make the start and eventually joined the race two laps down for a defacto test session. Gasly’s teammate, Franco Colapinto, started the sprint race from the pit-lane after a penalty for an illegal rear-wing change. Alpine’s struggles continued throughout the weekend, with the team currently at the bottom of the standings and facing challenges both on track and in management. The team’s instability in the 2025 season, including driver changes and management shake-ups, has hindered their performance at Spa. The situation remains challenging for Alpine as they work towards a stronger showing in future races.
