Gasly scores points for Alpine while Colapinto faces penalties in Zandvoort
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

At the Dutch Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly secured a point for Alpine after finishing in P10, benefiting from updates to his A526 car. Gasly avoided an early crash and initially held P8 after the restart but struggled in the middle of the race. In contrast, teammate Franco Colapinto received two penalties for yellow flag infringements, dropping him from a strong position to finish in P14. Colapinto expressed frustration over the penalties but remains optimistic about the upcoming Italian Grand Prix where he will receive the team's upgrades.
- •Gasly finishes P10, adds a point to Alpine's tally.
- •Colapinto penalized twice for yellow flag violations, finishes P14.
- •Gasly praises updates to his car after the race.
- •Colapinto set to receive upgrades for the next race in Monza.
"Pierre Gasly added points to Alpine's tally in an upgraded A526 at the Dutch Grand Prix, but it proved to be a tougher day for team mate Franco Colapinto.
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