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Alpine’s Devastating Decline: Inside the Self-Inflicted Crisis Crushing Their F1 Dreams

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November 1, 2025
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Alpine’s Devastating Decline: Inside the Self-Inflicted Crisis Crushing Their F1 Dreams
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Alpine Racing’s Descent into Despair: A Formula 1 Frustration at the Mexico City Grand Prix

In a shocking display of mismanagement and dwindling competitiveness, Alpine Racing found themselves languishing at the bottom of the order yet again during the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. The team’s drivers, Pierre Gasly and debutant Franco Colapinto, were left to scrape the bottom of the barrel, finishing in 19th and 20th places, a full lap behind the frontrunners. The grim reality hit hard at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, where Gasly could only muster a dismal 18th in qualifying, with Colapinto starting dead last, in 20th.

The weekend began with a glimmer of hope as both drivers made decent starts, but that optimism quickly evaporated as they spiraled back down the grid, showcasing a troubling trend that has plagued Alpine since the summer break. With the team having ceased development on their A525 model in a bid to redirect efforts toward the looming 2026 rule changes, the lack of foresight has now cast a dark shadow over their competitiveness.

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Gasly, visibly frustrated yet again, questioned Alpine’s baffling strategy of opting for an extended stint on Soft tires. “It’s a very long race, a lot of degradation on Medium, we fitted the Soft, did 37 laps, so the most out of everyone and very similar to last week,” he remarked, highlighting the team’s failure to adapt. “I want to review exactly why we’re doing this very long stint on Soft, because we know obviously we’re degrading a lot more the tyres than the others.” The disappointment was palpable as he lamented, “It just doesn’t feel like we made the best out of the race.”

Even more concerning is Gasly’s admission that the team had anticipated issues with tire degradation, yet still veered off course strategically. “We knew it. I mean, there are a couple of strategies which we evaluated and this one was not really the one we were really targeting initially,” he stated. This miscalculation left him to endure a lonely race at the back, a far cry from the competitive spirit he once thrived in.

The widening gap between Alpine and their midfield rivals is not just a statistic; it’s a stark reminder of their dwindling hopes. Gasly’s reflections on their previous fights with other teams were tinged with disbelief: “I wonder how we managed to fight with some of the cars [earlier in the season],” he mused as he watched others thrive. The emergence of competitors like Oliver Bearman, who snagged a P4 finish, further accentuates Alpine’s struggles, leaving Gasly yearning for a return to form. “I think we’ve just got to stick together another four weekends,” he added, hinting at a desperate plea for unity amidst the turmoil.

As the Brazilian Grand Prix looms on the horizon, Gasly clings to the hope that rain might gift Alpine the chance to claw back some dignity. “I’m motivated, but I’m not enjoying being last and just having no fights,” he confessed, revealing the deep-seated frustration that has taken root within the team. “It’s just a race against yourself and even that I don’t feel we’re really extracting the max out of it.”

With murmurs of discontent echoing through the paddock, it’s clear that Alpine Racing faces a pivotal moment. The team must confront their self-inflicted wounds head-on or risk being eternally overshadowed by their competitors. As they prepare for the upcoming race, the pressure mounts for Alpine to rediscover their competitive edge before the curtain falls on this disheartening season. Will rain be the catalyst for change, or are we witnessing the final act of a team in turmoil? Only time will tell.

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