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Gasly Secures Eighth Place at British GP as Colapinto Heads to Pitlane

Flavio Briatore is evaluating driver roles after Alpine’s contrasting qualifying performances exposed a lopsided car leaving the team last in the constructors’ standings

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Overview

  • Pierre Gasly defied expectations by advancing into Q3 and will start eighth following penalties for Oliver Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
  • Franco Colapinto spun at the final corner in Q1, ending his session and triggering a pitlane start to allow parc fermé adjustments and new power unit elements.
  • Alpine’s engine deficit on Silverstone’s power-hungry layout compounded a challenging chassis that the drivers have struggled to manage.
  • The team remains bottom of the constructors’ championship with 11 points, more than 15 points behind midfield rivals Aston Martin and Sauber.
  • Reports indicate that Briatore has explored alternatives such as Valtteri Bottas as he reviews his driver lineup ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.