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Alpine ignites new F1 era with thrilling point for Gasly and near disaster for Colapinto

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March 8, 2026
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Alpine F1 Surges into New Era with Mixed Results in Australia: Gasly's Grit and Colapinto's Crisis

The Australian Grand Prix has marked a pivotal moment for Alpine F1, as the team embarks on a bold new chapter in Formula 1. Despite the challenges, Pierre Gasly clinched a crucial point by finishing 10th, while Franco Colapinto faced a harrowing near-miss and a disappointing penalty that marred his race.

Gasly's performance showcased the resilience and strategic acumen of the Alpine team. Navigating through a race fraught with tension, he executed an aggressive strategy by sticking with hard compound tires throughout the 46 laps. His determination shone through as he weathered the relentless pressure from teammate Esteban Ocon in the final laps. Reflecting on his race, Gasly described his 10th place finish as “a very hard-fought point,” noting that it was “a long afternoon behind the wheel.” The French driver lamented the minor damages sustained from on-track battles, which prevented Alpine from fully unleashing their potential. “With a few favorable circumstances, I could have fought for higher positions,” he asserted, acknowledging the unique challenges posed by the new generation of cars.

Meanwhile, Colapinto's race was fraught with drama right from the start. The Argentinian had to react in mere milliseconds to avoid a catastrophic collision with Liam Lawson, who jolted off the grid sluggishly. Colapinto skillfully maneuvered between the Racing Bulls and the pit wall, narrowly escaping disaster. However, his race took a turn for the worse when he received a stop-and-go penalty for a grid infringement, stripping him of any chance to score points. “Looking at the result alone, we didn't finish where we wanted,” Colapinto admitted, yet he remained optimistic about his car's pace, likening it to that of mid-field competitors. He praised Gasly for his well-earned point, underscoring the importance of teamwork in navigating the highs and lows of racing.

Talk about a near miss 😰

Unbelievable reactions from Franco 💪#F1 #AusGP @AlpineF1Team pic.twitter.com/zf1MqgqS0x

— Formula 1 (@F1) March 8, 2026

In the wake of the race, Steve Nielsen, Alpine's general manager, expressed cautious optimism. He hailed Gasly's 10th place as “a good result” amidst a “very busy” race that tested the team's resilience and skill. However, he took full responsibility for the operational blunder that led to Colapinto's penalty, apologizing to the young driver for an incident that was “beyond his control.” Nielsen emphasized that the Australian Grand Prix was “a very particular race,” characterized by new tactics and varied approaches across the grid. He declared, “This was day one of a new era in Formula 1,” with all eyes now shifting toward the upcoming Sprint format race in China.

With the specter of Melbourne behind them, Alpine is gearing up for an intense week ahead, where they must rise to the occasion and deliver on their potential in a more compact race weekend. The stakes are high, and the pressure is mounting—can Alpine capitalize on their newfound momentum as they head to China? Only time will tell.

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