Alpine launched its A525 F1 car during a shakedown in Bahrain, with Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan driving. Gasly and Doohan shared driving duties during testing, aiming to refine the car before the season starts. The team is targeting a top-five finish in the constructors’ championship for 2025.
Alpine unveiled its A525 Formula 1 car during a shakedown event at Bahrain International Circuit ahead of the 2025 season. The test, mainly a filming day limited to 200km with demonstration tyres, allowed drivers Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan to experience the car for the first time. Team principal Oliver Oakes confirmed the day was split equally between both drivers.
Gasly expressed optimism about the car, noting that while the shakedown limited performance, it felt smooth, and he looked forward to the official pre-season testing slated for later in the week. Doohan echoed this sentiment, mentioning the packed schedule of three days of testing when they would continue to develop the A525.
The team’s ambitious target for the 2025 season is a top-five finish in the constructors’ championship, a goal set by Gasly that entails outperforming rivals like Aston Martin. Oakes noted the focused areas for development, aiming to enhance the car’s performance before the season opener.
Alpine’s A525 car has been launched with promising feedback from both drivers. The team is gearing up for pre-season testing in Bahrain with ambitious goals for the upcoming season. The mixed experience of Gasly and Doohan will aim to strengthen Alpine’s positioning against its competitors.
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