Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto both received post-race penalties, wiping out Alpine's points finish in Mexico.
Alpine's hopes of a strong result at the Mexican Grand Prix were dashed on Sunday evening, as both of its drivers were hit with time penalties after the chequered flag. What initially looked like a valuable points haul for the French squad quickly turned into a frustrating blank weekend.
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly both crossed the line inside the top ten, giving the team a potential double scoring finish in Mexico City. However, the stewards ruled that both drivers had breached track limits during the race, and applied time penalties that dropped them out of the points classification. As a result, Alpine returned home from the Grand Prix with no points to show for its efforts.
The news represents a significant setback for the Enstone-based outfit, which is locked in a tight battle for midfield supremacy in the constructors' championship. Every point matters in that fight, and losing what appeared to be a solid haul at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez could prove costly in the final stretch of the season. The team will now have to regroup and focus on extracting maximum performance from the remaining rounds.
For Gasly, the penalty is particularly disappointing given his strong form in recent races, while Colapinto, who has been impressing since his arrival in Formula 1, will also feel the sting of losing his first points for the team. Both drivers will be eager to bounce back quickly and put the Mexican weekend behind them.
Alpine will now turn its attention to the upcoming races, knowing that consistency and discipline will be essential if it hopes to secure a strong finish to the campaign. The team has shown pace throughout the year, but converting that speed into points has often proved challenging. The Mexican Grand Prix served as another reminder that in Formula 1, results can change in an instant.
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly both crossed the line inside the top ten, giving the team a potential double scoring finish in Mexico City. However, the stewards ruled that both drivers had breached track limits during the race, and applied time penalties that dropped them out of the points classification. As a result, Alpine returned home from the Grand Prix with no points to show for its efforts.
The news represents a significant setback for the Enstone-based outfit, which is locked in a tight battle for midfield supremacy in the constructors' championship. Every point matters in that fight, and losing what appeared to be a solid haul at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez could prove costly in the final stretch of the season. The team will now have to regroup and focus on extracting maximum performance from the remaining rounds.
For Gasly, the penalty is particularly disappointing given his strong form in recent races, while Colapinto, who has been impressing since his arrival in Formula 1, will also feel the sting of losing his first points for the team. Both drivers will be eager to bounce back quickly and put the Mexican weekend behind them.
Alpine will now turn its attention to the upcoming races, knowing that consistency and discipline will be essential if it hopes to secure a strong finish to the campaign. The team has shown pace throughout the year, but converting that speed into points has often proved challenging. The Mexican Grand Prix served as another reminder that in Formula 1, results can change in an instant.
Publicité
Source: Ouest-France