Alpine's Pierre Gasly crashes, red-flags FP2 at Belgian Grand Prix
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Pierre Gasly crashed at the end of Free Practice 2 at the Belgian Grand Prix on July 17, 2026. The incident occurred during the final stages when Gasly experienced oversteer at Les Fagnes, sending him into the gravel and then into the outside barrier, causing a spin that halted the session. Alpine officials provided an explanation of the crash, highlighting the conditions leading to the incident. The team will assess the damage before the following practice sessions.
- •Gasly crashed during the final moments of FP2.
- •The incident occurred after a snap of oversteer at Les Fagnes.
- •His car clipped the barrier, ending the session early.
- •Alpine is expected to evaluate the car's condition post-crash.
- •Free Practice 3 will take place following an assessment.
- 6:43 PMAutosport — Alpine explains Gasly's crash that red-flagged FP2
- 6:39 PMMotorsport.com — Alpine explains Pierre Gasly crash that red-flagged FP2
"Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap of oversteer at the exit of the Les Fagnes section. This narrowly sent him into the gravel and he clipped the outside barrier, which sent him into a spin and ...Keep reading
"Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap of oversteer at the exit of the Les Fagnes section. This narrowly sent him into the gravel and he clipped the outside barrier, which sent him into a spin and ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 17, 2026, 6:43 PMAlpine explains Gasly's crash that red-flagged FP2
Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap of oversteer at the exit of the Les Fagnes section. This narrowly sent him into the gravel and he clipped the outside barrier, which sent him into a spin and ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 17, 2026, 6:39 PMAlpine explains Pierre Gasly crash that red-flagged FP2
Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap of oversteer at the exit of the Les Fagnes section. This narrowly sent him into the gravel and he clipped the outside barrier, which sent him into a spin and ...Keep reading
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