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Gasly Secures Seventh, Alpine Ties Red Bull in Championship

3/31/2026

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Pierre Gasly finished seventh at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, 0.337 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.
Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's handling and battery performance, stating, "You just can’t pass."
Gasly maintained his position through strategic energy deployment and precise driving.
Gasly's performance earned Alpine six points, placing the team fifth in the Constructors’ Championship, tied with Red Bull Racing.

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Story summary

Pierre Gasly finished seventh at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, 0.337 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.
Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's handling and battery performance, stating, "You just can’t pass."
Gasly maintained his position through strategic energy deployment and precise driving.
Gasly's performance earned Alpine six points, placing the team fifth in the Constructors’ Championship, tied with Red Bull Racing.