Gasly and Colapinto mixed on Alpine's China points

The Chinese Grand Prix proved to be a productive weekend for Alpine, with both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto scoring points. Gasly secured a strong sixth-place finish, his best result since June 2025, though he expressed slight frustration, feeling that fifth place was within reach if not for the Safety Car and traffic. He emphasized the team's improved pace and noted the emerging rivalry with Haas driver Oliver Bearman. Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto earned his first point since the 2024 United States Grand Prix by finishing tenth, despite a mid-race collision with former Alpine teammate Esteban Ocon. While acknowledging that the incident cost him potentially higher points, the Argentine driver remained positive about the car's performance and the team's overall progress this season as they look to challenge teams like Red Bull and Racing Bulls.