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Pierre Gasly has admitted he would swap Alpine being last “every day of the week” this year for a 2026 F1 car to challenge for race wins.
Pierre Gasly expressed his willingness to trade Alpine’s current last-place position for a competitive Formula 1 car in 2026 capable of challenging for race victories.
Despite a challenging season with the uncompetitive A525 car and Alpine being at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship with only 20 points scored by Gasly, changes in leadership hope to bring stability.
With Steve Nielsen taking over as Managing Director in September, Gasly believes that the team’s focus is on future improvements for 2026 and beyond, rather than short-term gains this year.
Gasly acknowledges the team’s struggle to change their current position in the midfield due to the lack of competitiveness in the current car but remains optimistic about future prospects under the new leadership.
In light of the team’s decision to become a Mercedes customer team, Gasly sees the potential for Alpine to become a dark horse in the 2026 season, aiming for race wins, podiums, and top-five finishes.
Gasly is confident in the team’s ability to deliver a competitive car for next year and is willing to endure the current challenges in exchange for a genuine chance of success in 2026.
