Alpine drivers finish P9 and P10 at British Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
At the British Grand Prix on July 6, 2026, Alpine secured double points, with Franco Colapinto finishing P9 and Pierre Gasly P10. Both drivers expressed frustration with their car's performance, acknowledging it was a race of 'damage limitation.' Despite starting with a 13-point lead over Racing Bulls, Alpine's margin has now decreased to just one point in the standings. Colapinto demonstrated an impressive comeback after starting P19 and improving during the race, while Gasly struggled with a slow pit stop that affected his position.
- •Alpine gained three points in the British GP.
- •Colapinto started from P19 and finished P9.
- •Gasly's slow pit stop hindered his progress from P15 to P10.
- •Alpine's standing lead dropped from 13 points to just one.
- •The team acknowledges a need for significant performance improvements.
"Alpine secured valuable double points in the British Grand Prix to stay marginally ahead in their battle with Racing Bulls.
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