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Gasly Calls Singapore GP 'Boring' Amid Teammate Decision

10/11/2025

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Summary

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Pierre Gasly (Alpine F1 Team) criticized the Singapore Grand Prix as "boring" after finishing near the back.
He said Alpine was not competitive, noting, "We were too slow for it to be physical."
Alpine is nearing a decision on Gasly's 2026 teammate, with Paul Aron, Jack Doohan, and Franco Colapinto as candidates.
Colapinto has shown improvement and is the frontrunner, with a final decision by mid-November.

History

Historical Context

The Singapore Grand Prix, first held in 1966 and revived in 2008 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, was the inaugural night race in Formula 1 history. It quickly gained popularity, attracting over 100,000 spectators. The race has been marked by numerous safety car deployments, with 24 recorded by 2024, highlighting its challenging nature and ongoing impact on team strategies, as noted by Pierre Gasly's recent comments.

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Story summary

Pierre Gasly (Alpine F1 Team) criticized the Singapore Grand Prix as "boring" after finishing near the back.
He said Alpine was not competitive, noting, "We were too slow for it to be physical."
Alpine is nearing a decision on Gasly's 2026 teammate, with Paul Aron, Jack Doohan, and Franco Colapinto as candidates.
Colapinto has shown improvement and is the frontrunner, with a final decision by mid-November.

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