# Pierre Gasly at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2023-jeddah-pierre-gasly
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Pierre Gasly secured a solid P9 finish at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, converting his P9 grid start into two championship points for Alpine at the challenging Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Pierre Gasly's performance at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 19 was a demonstration of consistent execution, maintaining his starting position to deliver valuable points for Alpine at the demanding Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Starting from P9 on the grid, Gasly navigated the high-speed street circuit with precision, avoiding the early race incidents that can often characterize events on such a tight layout. His initial pace allowed him to hold station, a crucial aspect on a track where overtaking requires significant commitment. The French driver completed all 50 laps of the race, posting a total time of 1:22:09.641. This steady drive ensured that Alpine secured a double points finish, with Gasly's teammate Esteban Ocon finishing just ahead in P8. The strategic decisions made by the [Alpine F1 Team](https://www.formula1.com/en/teams/Alpine.html) played a role in managing tire degradation and optimizing pit stops, a common challenge observed across the [Formula 1 calendar](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship).

Gasly's race pace was evident in his fastest lap, a 1:33.392 recorded on the final lap, lap 50, which placed him 10th overall in terms of single-lap speed. This late-race push underscored his commitment to extracting maximum performance until the checkered flag, a characteristic often seen from top drivers on the [Formula 1 official site](https://www.formula1.com/en). While his teammate [Esteban Ocon](https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/Esteban-Ocon.html) secured a slightly faster lap of 1:33.222 on lap 49, the combined effort ensured Alpine left Jeddah with a solid points haul. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, known for its rapid sections and close walls, demands both driver skill and a well-balanced car, a topic frequently discussed on [Wikipedia's Formula One page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One). Gasly's P9 finish added 2 points to his championship tally, contributing to Alpine's early season constructor standing. For a broader look at how different drivers performed in challenging conditions, one might consider the outcomes for [Charles Leclerc at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix](/results/2024-montreal-charles-leclerc) or even [George Russell at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix](/results/2024-montreal-george-russell), where similar pressures of maintaining position and extracting performance were paramount. The detailed [Jolpica/Ergast F1 data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) provides further context on lap times and race progressions across seasons. Gasly's result, while not a podium, represented a valuable contribution to his new team, setting a baseline for future races. The consistency shown here contrasts with the challenging race [Lando Norris at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix](/results/2024-montreal-lando-norris) faced, highlighting the variable nature of F1.