Gasly labels Bottas to Alpine rumours ‘a lot of noise’

Pierre Gasly has dismissed recent speculation linking Valtteri Bottas to Alpine as "a lot of noise," urging the team to concentrate on improving their struggling car instead. Gasly emphasized that despite his efforts to extract performance, Alpine's A524 is simply not competitive enough, languishing at the back of a tightly contested midfield. He acknowledged the challenge of having neither the strongest car nor engine, which places them in a difficult spot. While admitting the current season is tough with limited upgrades, Gasly understands that the team's primary focus is on the 2026 regulations, a strategic compromise he hopes will yield future dividends for the Enstone-based squad.