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Pierre Gasly was moving up the grid when he joined Alpine from AlphaTauri – but now finds himself in the slowest car in F1
Despite signing with Alpine as an ideal opportunity in 2023, Pierre Gasly found himself driving the slowest car in the field at the start of his second Alpine campaign, which can be frustrating for his career progression. Gasly acknowledges the disappointing performance of Alpine last year but highlights positive changes in the team’s approach and mentality, despite the lack of immediate performance improvements. As Gasly, at 28, is considered in F1 middle age and the driver market remains uncertain, he faces a challenging decision on whether to continue with Alpine or explore other options for the 2025 season. Gasly’s future in F1 depends on the team’s results, potentially leading to a difficult choice if progress is not evident, considering the upcoming new regulations in 2026. Gasly’s situation serves as a warning to all drivers about the unpredictable nature of F1 team dynamics and the need for strategic career decisions.
