Overview

• Starting 16th after a Q1 exit, Franco Colapinto climbed to 11th for his best result with Alpine and remains without points this season.
• He said “Nos faltó hacer un mejor trabajo de equipo” and argued a point was “easy” to secure, citing a late block by Gasly after earlier being told to give the position back.
• Oscar Piastri won at Zandvoort to strengthen his championship lead, with Max Verstappen second and rookie Isack Hadjar taking a first Formula 1 podium in third.
• Alpine chief Flavio Briatore admitted the A525 underperformed and that focusing resources on 2026 hurt 2025 form, while also questioning whether Colapinto was ready for F1.
• Variable weather and multiple safety cars shaped strategy in the midfield; Esteban Ocon claimed the final point in 10th, Pierre Gasly faded to 17th, and Lando Norris retired with an engine issue.