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Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

Alpine's Pierre Gasly backs calls to tweak the divisive 2026 Formula 1 regulations and improve qualifying, but disagrees with the negativity around the new rules taking away opportunities for the drivers to make a difference. The new regulations, which place a huge emphasis on electric energy management, have significantly changed how drivers and teams approach qualifying, with the need to ...

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Alpine's Pierre Gasly backs calls to tweak the divisive 2026 Formula 1 regulations and improve qualifying, but disagrees with the negativity around the new rules taking away opportunities for the drivers to make a difference. The new regulations, which place a huge emphasis on electric energy management, have significantly changed how drivers and teams approach qualifying, with the need to ...

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  • What changed: Alpine's Pierre Gasly backs calls to tweak the divisive 2026 Formula 1 regulations and improve qualifying, but disagrees with the negativity around the new rules taking away opportunities for the drivers to make a difference. The new regulations, which place a huge emphasis on electric energy management, have significantly changed how drivers and teams approach qualifying, with the need to .
  • Who it affects: Pierre Gasly, Alpine, and the 2026 season are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Pierre Gasly, Alpine, or the 2026 season archive for more context.

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A paddock story about who could move, stay, or gain leverage next.

Why it matters

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It shapes expectations around future seats, lineup stability, and leverage in the 2026 season.

At a glance

Source
Motorsport.com
Seasons
2026
Drivers
Pierre Gasly (2026 Driver Profile)
Teams
Alpine F1 Team (2026 Team Profile)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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