Gasly: So far, the results are far from our expectations.

      Last winter Pierre Gasly hoped that the 2025 season would be successful for Alpine, but then he himself asked the team to focus on 2026…

      Pierre Gasly: "It's hard to believe I've only been racing for Alpine for three years — so many changes have happened in that time, both in management and in the team's structure. And every time we had to start all over again.

      There were some clear high points, like the podium in Brazil, third place in qualifying in Las Vegas last year, podiums in Zandvoort and during the Spa sprint in 2023, but overall the results are far from what we expected.

      At the start of the year, when the team outlined its approach and desire to focus on preparing for 2026, I was the first to say: 'Forget about this season and focus on the future.'

      The reality is that we ended up last in the Constructors' Championship. Say we had invested time and money in developing the car and could have fought for sixth or seventh, but that result still wouldn't have satisfied us. We're here to be among the leaders, and those few months of preparation for the next season could be the decisive factor. I'll be happy if it helps us succeed.

      I can't call myself the most patient, but you have to understand the situation and try to use it to your advantage. We have no guarantees, but I know this approach will help the team achieve its goal and return to the top of Formula 1."