Pierre Gasly is a race winner and the team leader at Alpine heading into the 2026 season. The Frenchman’s career has been one of remarkable resilience, bouncing back from his demotion from Red Bull Racing to rebuild his reputation and deliver a famous victory at Monza in 2020.
For 2026, Gasly leads Alpine through a critical period. The French manufacturer’s commitment to F1 has faced questions, but the new regulations offer an opportunity to reset competitiveness. Gasly’s experience and development feedback will be essential, and his partnership with Franco Colapinto brings an interesting blend of French and Argentine talent to the team.
Gasly’s strength lies in his ability to perform at his absolute peak when the pressure is highest. His qualifying laps in the rain and his racecraft in traffic have produced some outstanding individual drives, often extracting results beyond the car’s natural performance level.
French fans share the same timezone advantages as other CET viewers, with the dense European season offering consistent afternoon race starts. Without a French Grand Prix on the calendar, the Monaco and Barcelona races provide the most accessible live viewing options for Gasly’s home supporters.