Pierre Gasly claims Carlos Sainz is Alpine’s ‘best option’ for 2025

Pierre Gasly reckoned that Carlos Sainz would be a compatible teammate for the 2025 season at Alpine.

Pierre Gasly claims Carlos Sainz is Alpine’s ‘best option’ for 2025

Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz (images via IMAGO)

Carlos Sainz will have to vacate his seat due to Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari next season. The Spaniard has not yet decided which team he’s going to join to drive in 2025. However, there are multiple options open for him and Alpine is one of the possibilities as well.

Alpine’s current driver Pierre Gasly was asked about him Carlos Sainz as his teammate. The Frenchman highlighted Sainz’s advantage due to his extensive experience with top teams like McLaren and Ferrari. This experience adds significant value because the Spaniard could bring knowledge and insights that he gained from driving in various teams. Alpine has made it clear it will do everything to sign Sainz.

Obviously, Carlos has the added value of having a lot of experience in strong teams… McLaren and Ferrari recently. So, he has something more to contribute and would obviously be the best option.
Pierre Gasly said, as reported by soymotor.com
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Gasly highlighted the importance of having a competitive teammate who could push the team to perform better. By having someone like Sainz alongside him, The 28-year-old reckoned it would enhance the team’s overall competitiveness and motivate everyone to achieve better results on the track.

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As a competitive person, I want the most competitive person at my side and to push the team.
Pierre Gasly added

Pierre Gasly claims Mick Schumacher and Jack Doohan could be potential fits if not Carlos Sainz

Pierre Gasly highlighted that even if Carlos Sainz signing didn’t come to fruition, Jack Doohan and Mick Schumacher‘s abilities and connections established within the team would still be beneficial. The Frenchman expressed confidence in both the Jr drivers, highlighting their talent, speed, and existing familiarity with the team.

But if you look at Jack and Mick, they are both very talented, very fast and already part of the team.
Pierre Gasly stated
Mick Schumacher
Mick Schumacher (via IMAGO)

Gasly emphasized that both drivers would integrate smoothly into the team dynamics as they are known to everyone. This would ensure continuity and a strong competitive spirit within the team, regardless of any potential changes in the driver lineup.

They know the guys and I'm sure they would fit in very well as well.
Pierre Gasly added

Certainly, Pierre Gasly expressed that Alpine would choose Schumacher and Doohan as his teammates for 2025 if Carlos Sainz declined to join. Fans would love seeing a French and Spanish pair racing together at the Enstone-based team.

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