Alpine hopes to open an account for the points earned

      After three races of the season, Alpine has no points earned. The team's riders Pierre Gasly and Jack Duane hope that they will be able to finish in the top ten in Bahrain.

      Pierre Gasly: "Speaking of Suzuka, it's been a difficult weekend for the team. The car handled well during the race and the balance was good, but like many people, I was stuck behind my rivals. We are not good enough in several areas, but we know how we can improve.

      With all that said, qualifications become especially important, because only two-tenths share a large number of cars, so you need to pay maximum attention to details. We left Japan knowing that we had to improve in the remaining stages of the series.

      I'm looking forward to returning to Bahrain this weekend. We looked good on this track during the pre-season tests. Bahrain has high rubber wear, but after three days of testing, we know what to expect, even though the weather was uniquely cold in February. This weekend, we expect hotter conditions, which are typical for this time of year. Hopefully, we will improve our pace shown in the tests and finish in the top ten."

      Jack Duane: "It was a difficult week in Japan, but there were some positive moments. I managed to win back a few positions during the race, and the pace of the car was higher than in the first two stages. This is a good sign ahead of Bahrain.

      I would like to thank the team once again for their tireless work throughout the weekend. I am very grateful to all the staff for their efforts. We use these few days between stages to replenish our strength and come back refreshed and rested.

      I know the Bahrain circuit well from my Formula 2 performances. In addition, we had three productive days of testing in February, and we want to use the information we received then. The goal is to prepare well for qualifying, get in a good position and compete for points on Sunday."