{"id":1866520,"date":"2026-04-04T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1866520"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:10:00","slug":"pierre-gaslys-bold-aims-highlight-alpines-stunning-f1-rebound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1866520","title":{"rendered":"Pierre Gasly\u2019s bold aims highlight Alpine\u2019s stunning F1 rebound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Pierre Gasly\u2019s bold aims highlight Alpine\u2019s stunning F1 rebound<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Pierre Gasly has set his sights high after a strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season for Alpine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall , Adam Cooper<\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-04T10:10:00+01:00\">04 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Gasly, Alpine, Japan, F1, 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Pierre Gasly has set the ambitious target of mixing it with McLaren and Ferrari at the front of the Formula 1 field with a raft of mid-season updates at Alpine.<\/p>\n<p>Alpine endured a dreadful 2025 season, with the team openly focusing all its efforts on the vastly different regulations of the current campaign.<\/p>\n<p>While not alone in this, Alpine has so far been one of the teams to benefit most from an early complete switch of attention, with Gasly finishing in the points in all three grands prix so far, including a highest result of sixth place, set in China.<\/p>\n<p>With 15 points already in the bank, the Frenchman is just seven shy of his 2025 total \u2013 a figure that made up the entirety of Alpine\u2019s haul.<\/p>\n<p>Despite five weeks of development time back at the factory before a return to action at the Miami Grand Prix in May and a desire for further performance, Gasly is cautious not to expect too much too soon.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think to me, it\u2019s not going to happen over the course of a month, but I would like to see ourselves after the summer break being a bit more of a player in that group with McLaren and Ferrari,\u201d said Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Japan, the gap was still too big for me to really take part in that fight, but seven seconds over 28 laps, you\u2019re looking at three-fourth tenths, and I think that\u2019s where we need to look at.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-111848f45e906092d938fd695025ed4a6fa4db62dcaec100c9babaa0bfcb8939\">  Alpine issues open letter to F1 fans over \u201chateful messages\u201d after Suzuka crash   F1 race winner claims driver skill is being overlooked amid rules &#8220;negativity&#8221; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe car was a bit tricky in the race, I wasn\u2019t as comfortable as in quali. I was struggling a bit in high speed, which we know is a bit of a limitation for us at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo we know what we\u2019ve got to improve, which is good. We know we don\u2019t need to care about the power unit, we get the best of what is out there, and we just need to focus on our chassis and what we do. I think we\u2019ve got a good package, we\u2019ve just got to make it better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gasly spent the majority of the Japanese Grand Prix defending from his former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1780cbe0df381a8a2418521e49fa16a18d49698420bc6d1915cbddd8f22f04dc\">  Most frightening crash of 2026 a wake-up call F1 cannot ignore   Bearman gives first reaction to scary Suzuka F1 crash as FIA responds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Such have been Red Bull\u2019s struggles so far this season, that the team has dropped significantly from its front-running position, and now sits sixth in the constructors\u2019 standings, behind Haas by two points, and level with Alpine, but behind due to Gasly\u2019s seventh place at Suzuka.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just happy because the car seems to work on all types of tracks really, so I think there\u2019s definitely a good boost of confidence,\u201d added Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t been at the factory yet, but hopefully, they all enjoy seeing us fighting for this type of position. It\u2019s quite different to last year, and hopefully, it gives that boost to really put the work in and get ourselves in even better shape in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Alpine<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pierre Gasly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div 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campaign.<\/p>\n<p>While not alone in this, Alpine has so far been one of the teams to benefit most from an early complete switch of attention, with Gasly finishing in the points in all three grands prix so far, including a highest result of sixth place, set in China.<\/p>\n<p>With 15 points already in the bank, the Frenchman is just seven shy of his 2025 total \u2013 a figure that made up the entirety of Alpine\u2019s haul.<\/p>\n<p>Despite five weeks of development time back at the factory before a return to action at the Miami Grand Prix in May and a desire for further performance, Gasly is cautious not to expect too much too soon.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think to me, it\u2019s not going to happen over the course of a month, but I would like to see ourselves after the summer break being a bit more of a player in that group with McLaren and Ferrari,\u201d said Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Japan, the gap was still too big for me to really take part in that fight, but seven seconds over 28 laps, you\u2019re looking at three-fourth tenths, and I think that\u2019s where we need to look at.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-111848f45e906092d938fd695025ed4a6fa4db62dcaec100c9babaa0bfcb8939\">  Alpine issues open letter to F1 fans over \u201chateful messages\u201d after Suzuka crash   F1 race winner claims driver skill is being overlooked amid rules &#8220;negativity&#8221; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe car was a bit tricky in the race, I wasn\u2019t as comfortable as in quali. I was struggling a bit in high speed, which we know is a bit of a limitation for us at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo we know what we\u2019ve got to improve, which is good. We know we don\u2019t need to care about the power unit, we get the best of what is out there, and we just need to focus on our chassis and what we do. I think we\u2019ve got a good package, we\u2019ve just got to make it better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gasly spent the majority of the Japanese Grand Prix defending from his former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1780cbe0df381a8a2418521e49fa16a18d49698420bc6d1915cbddd8f22f04dc\">  Most frightening crash of 2026 a wake-up call F1 cannot ignore   Bearman gives first reaction to scary Suzuka F1 crash as FIA responds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Such have been Red Bull\u2019s struggles so far this season, that the team has dropped significantly from its front-running position, and now sits sixth in the constructors\u2019 standings, behind Haas by two points, and level with Alpine, but behind due to Gasly\u2019s seventh place at Suzuka.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just happy because the car seems to work on all types of tracks really, so I think there\u2019s definitely a good boost of confidence,\u201d added Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t been at the factory yet, but hopefully, they all enjoy seeing us fighting for this type of position. It\u2019s quite different to last year, and hopefully, it gives that boost to really put the work in and get ourselves in even better shape in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Pierre Gasly has set the ambitious target of mixing it with McLaren and Ferrari at the front of the Formula 1 field with a raft of mid-season updates at Alpine.<\/p>\n<p>Alpine endured a dreadful 2025 season, with the team openly focusing all its efforts on the vastly different regulations of the current campaign.<\/p>\n<p>While not alone in this, Alpine has so far been one of the teams to benefit most from an early complete switch of attention, with Gasly finishing in the points in all three grands prix so far, including a highest result of sixth place, set in China.<\/p>\n<p>With 15 points already in the bank, the Frenchman is just seven shy of his 2025 total \u2013 a figure that made up the entirety of Alpine\u2019s haul.<\/p>\n<p>Despite five weeks of development time back at the factory before a return to action at the Miami Grand Prix in May and a desire for further performance, Gasly is cautious not to expect too much too soon.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think to me, it\u2019s not going to happen over the course of a month, but I would like to see ourselves after the summer break being a bit more of a player in that group with McLaren and Ferrari,\u201d said Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Japan, the gap was still too big for me to really take part in that fight, but seven seconds over 28 laps, you\u2019re looking at three-fourth tenths, and I think that\u2019s where we need to look at.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-111848f45e906092d938fd695025ed4a6fa4db62dcaec100c9babaa0bfcb8939\">  Alpine issues open letter to F1 fans over \u201chateful messages\u201d after Suzuka crash   F1 race winner claims driver skill is being overlooked amid rules &#8220;negativity&#8221; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe car was a bit tricky in the race, I wasn\u2019t as comfortable as in quali. I was struggling a bit in high speed, which we know is a bit of a limitation for us at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo we know what we\u2019ve got to improve, which is good. We know we don\u2019t need to care about the power unit, we get the best of what is out there, and we just need to focus on our chassis and what we do. I think we\u2019ve got a good package, we\u2019ve just got to make it better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gasly spent the majority of the Japanese Grand Prix defending from his former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1780cbe0df381a8a2418521e49fa16a18d49698420bc6d1915cbddd8f22f04dc\">  Most frightening crash of 2026 a wake-up call F1 cannot ignore   Bearman gives first reaction to scary Suzuka F1 crash as FIA responds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Such have been Red Bull\u2019s struggles so far this season, that the team has dropped significantly from its front-running position, and now sits sixth in the constructors\u2019 standings, behind Haas by two points, and level with Alpine, but behind due to Gasly\u2019s seventh place at Suzuka.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just happy because the car seems to work on all types of tracks really, so I think there\u2019s definitely a good boost of confidence,\u201d added Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t been at the factory yet, but hopefully, they all enjoy seeing us fighting for this type of position. It\u2019s quite different to last year, and hopefully, it gives that boost to really put the work in and get ourselves in even better shape in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092866\/1\/pierre-gaslys-bold-aims-highlight-alpines-stunning-f1-rebound&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1402773_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Pierre Gasly\u2019s bold aims highlight Alpine\u2019s stunning F1 rebound Pierre Gasly has set his sights high after a strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season for Alpine. 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