Gasly’s gutsy outlook: Alpine’s future bright despite 2025 woes

Alpine has endured a bruising 2025 campaign that has left it stuck in the slow lane and languishing at the bottom F1’s Constructors’ standings, but Pierre Gasly is refusing to let the gloom overshadow his vision for a brighter future.

The Frenchman believes the Enstone squad has everything it needs – from the right leadership to the right mindset – to cook up success in the coming years.

With a new deal tying him to the team until 2028, Gasly is betting big on a turnaround, and his reasons are as compelling as they are credible.

Staying Positive Amid the Struggles

It’s been a tough year for Alpine. The A525 car has been outclassed, with upgrades scarce and performance slipping further as the season has dragged on. But internal reshuffles and leadership departures have also weighed on the team.

Out on the track, Gasly has squeezed every ounce of potential from the A525 to score Alpine’s entire 20-point haul, but he insists the struggle has been real.

“It’s not nice to be sitting in that chair every weekend and telling you the same story over and over again, but unfortunately it’s not going to change suddenly,” he told the media in Mexico City.

In short, it’s been a season to forget, but Gasly’s keeping his eyes on the horizon while also remaining grounded.

“I’m very realistic about the situation we are in,” he said while trying to find “small wins when it matters.” For him, dwelling on the misery is pointless.
“There’s no point in building up that frustration, which is not going to change until the end of the year,” he added. Instead, he’s channeling his energy into what’s coming next, and it’s easy to see why he’s so upbeat.

A Recipe for Success

Gasly’s optimism isn’t just blind hope – it’s rooted in tangible changes at Alpine. The arrival of F1 veteran Steve Nielsen as Managing Director has injected fresh expertise into the team, while a major strategic shift looms for 2026.

Under the guidance of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore, Alpine has ditched its in-house power unit program to become a Mercedes customer – a move driven by cost-cutting but one that could pay handsome dividends.

With Mercedes believed to have crafted a top-tier engine for next year’s sweeping regulation changes, Alpine’s decision looks savvy. Add to that a wave of new hires and internal restructuring, and Gasly sees a team poised to pounce.

“If you look at the people we have in this team, for me we have all the ingredients to be a successful team,” he explained. “Steve is great, but at all levels I think we’ve got very smart people with a lot of experience, with a successful time in F1 and that’s why I have a lot of optimism for next season.”

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He’s not just talking the talk – his faith in the team’s potential convinced him to sign on for three more years. And it’s not just the personnel that has him excited.

“The people we have, I have a lot of belief in all the changes we are making. It’s quite a big change for us, also switching PU manufacturer,” he said. “All the processes we are changing, the people we have at the factory, the new people coming in. It’s just something that seems to come together.”

Seizing the Advantage

Gasly believes Alpine’s current struggles could paradoxically give them a leg up. With the team out of the spotlight, they’re quietly laying the groundwork for a comeback.

“The position we are in today gives us an advantage in terms of internal time for next year,” he explained. “On paper, when you look at the situation we are in, we are in an advantageous position against our rivals.”

It’s a bold claim, but the one-time Grand Prix winner’s conviction is unwavering, and it’s fueling high expectations.

“I do believe the team can make the best of it from all the decisions we’ve made earlier in the season,” he said. “I have high expectations. They know it. I think I’m very optimistic for the right reasons.”

For now, though, it’s about staying focused and keeping the faith.

“We’ve just got to stick at it, low profile, do the work we’ve got to do on ourselves,” he said. “Hopefully in a few months’ time we’re talking about different expectations going into the weekends.”

As Alpine grinds through the final races of 2025, Gasly’s words are a rallying cry for a team in transition. The road ahead may be long, but with the right people, a smart strategy, and a driver brimming with belief, Alpine’s future looks anything but dim.

Watch this space – Gasly’s got a feeling it’s going to be a wild ride.

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