Alpine Targets First Points of 2025 Season as Bahrain Offers Familiar Ground and Fresh Hope

As the 2025 Formula 1 season heads into its fourth round at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Alpine F1 remains the only team yet to score any championship points. Despite showing flashes of competitiveness just outside the top 10, the French outfit has struggled to convert performance into results. The Sakhir International Circuit presents another chance for the team to finally open its account and shift the momentum of their season.

Gasly and Doohan Aim for Redemption and Points at Familiar Bahrain Circuit

Pierre Gasly remains optimistic about Alpine’s potential, pointing out that the car felt balanced during the last race at Suzuka, even though overtaking proved difficult. He stressed the importance of qualifying due to the tight margins between teams, noting that even small improvements could make a big difference. Gasly hopes the team can draw on their strong showing during pre-season testing in Bahrain to secure a much-needed top-ten finish.

Australian driver Jack Doohan retains his seat for Bahrain despite an error in Suzuka that saw him sustain a minor arm injury. Under medical supervision, Doohan has been cleared to race and is eager to bounce back. He highlighted the team’s improved race pace in Japan as a positive and believes his familiarity with the Bahrain circuit, gained through previous Formula 2 experience, could give him an edge.

Alpine Hopes Bahrain Conditions Unlock Potential as F1 Weekend Drama Unfolds Elsewhere

Both drivers are looking to replicate the performance Alpine demonstrated during the pre-season testing at Bahrain, where they showed decent pace despite cold weather conditions. With warmer and more predictable weather expected for the Grand Prix weekend, Alpine hopes to leverage its earlier data and experience to close the gap and compete more effectively with the midfield pack.

Outside the Alpine garage, the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend is also drawing attention for other reasons. Red Bull is reportedly frustrated with a new Pirelli tyre experiment, and Max Verstappen will miss Free Practice 1 in Sakhir. While these developments don’t directly impact Alpine, they add a layer of intrigue to what could be a crucial weekend for the French team as they aim to finally break into the points.