Gasly hails Alpine progress as Colapinto rues ‘harsh’ penalty

Pierre Gasly secured a point for Alpine at the Dutch Grand Prix, describing the team's new upgrade package as a "positive step" despite a challenging race. Gasly, who started 11th and successfully navigated a chaotic opening lap involving Max Verstappen's crash, noted that while the upgrades show promise, there is still work to be done to optimize the car's performance. Meanwhile, teammate Franco Colapinto endured a difficult outing after receiving a drive-through penalty and a subsequent 10-second penalty for overtaking under yellow flags. Colapinto criticized the penalties as "harsh," arguing that slowing down in hazardous track conditions would have been more dangerous. Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic about receiving the team's upgrades for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.