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Pierre Gasly has underlined who he feels is the “best option” for Alpine in the F1 driver market, with his 2025 team-mate still to be confirmed.
Pierre Gasly believes that Carlos Sainz is the top choice for Alpine’s teammate spot, compared to Jack Doohan and Mick Schumacher, due to Sainz’s experience and track record with McLaren and Ferrari. Doohan will replace Gasly in the Silverstone free practice session, showcasing his potential. Both Doohan and Schumacher tested an older Alpine at Paul Ricard, garnering praise for their performances within the team. Sainz was almost signed with Williams before Alpine’s interest shook up the driver market. Gasly expressed his openness to any teammate but sees Sainz as the strongest option for pushing the team forward amid a competitive field of drivers.
