Alpine struggles to keep pace with Racing Bulls in 2026 F1 season
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
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Alpine's 2026 Formula 1 season has seen them fall behind Racing Bulls in their bid to secure the title of 'best of the rest.' As of August 14, Alpine has nearly tripled their points total from 2025, achieving notable results including Pierre Gasly’s podium finish at Monaco. Despite early successes, the team has experienced a decline in performance, with both Gasly and Franco Colapinto failing to score points in recent races. Looking ahead, Alpine must address their diminishing results as the second half of the season approaches.
- •Gasly finished 3rd in Monaco after post-race review reinstatement.
- •Alpine's points total has increased compared to last season.
- •Both drivers struggled to score in the recent Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix.
- •Gasly leads Colapinto in their qualification and race head-to-heads.
- •Trends show Alpine's race pace has improved, but qualifying remains a challenge.
"Now that Alpine have dropped behind Racing Bulls in the battle to be crowned 'best of the rest', we take a look at how their season has unfolded so far.
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