Overview

• Franco Colapinto lost control after touching the final-corner kerb in Q1, spinning into the barriers and qualifying 20th for the British Grand Prix.
• Pierre Gasly outpaced his teammate to advance to Q3 and will start eighth on Sunday.
• Alpine’s A525 continues to exhibit unpredictable handling in gusty conditions, undermining its race pace.
• The team remains anchored at the bottom of the constructors’ standings after six races without scoring points.
• Alpine has announced that Steve Nielsen will assume the role of managing director under Flavio Briatore effective September 1.