Gasly explains where Nielsen's focus needs to be at Alpine

Pierre Gasly has outlined his expectations for Steve Nielsen, Alpine's new Managing Director, who is set to join the team on September 1. Gasly believes Nielsen's primary focus should be on the 2026 season and beyond, acknowledging that the current car will remain largely unchanged, making significant improvements this year unlikely. Despite Alpine's challenging 2025 campaign, which sees them at the bottom of the Constructors' Championship, Gasly remains optimistic. He expressed confidence in the team's ability to develop a competitive car for next season, prioritizing long-term success over immediate, difficult-to-achieve gains this year.