# Pierre Gasly at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2025-jeddah-pierre-gasly
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Pierre Gasly's 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ended prematurely with a collision on the opening lap, resulting in zero laps completed and no points for the Alpine F1 Team.

Pierre Gasly's 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix campaign concluded on the opening lap at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, registering a "Collision" status with zero laps completed after starting from ninth on the grid. This immediate retirement meant Gasly was unable to contend for points, a significant setback for the Alpine F1 Team at the fifth round of the season. The incident occurred before Gasly could register a single competitive lap, effectively ending his race before it truly began and leaving him with 0 points for the event. His teammate, Jack Doohan, driving the other Alpine entry, managed to complete 49 laps, finishing 17th and one lap down, further highlighting the stark contrast in fortunes for the French constructor at this challenging street circuit. For a comparison of Gasly's previous experiences at this venue, one might consider his performance at the [Pierre Gasly at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](/results/2022-jeddah-pierre-gasly), which saw a different outcome.

The high-speed, unforgiving nature of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a track renowned for its tight sections and close-quarters racing, often contributes to early race incidents, underscoring the critical importance of a clean start. Gasly's early exit meant he could not contribute to Alpine's championship standing, which remained unchanged at 6 points for him personally, as documented in the official [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) records. While Oscar Piastri secured the victory for McLaren and Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc completed the podium, Gasly's focus will quickly shift to the next round. Understanding the specific regulations governing such incidents is crucial, as outlined by the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship). The detailed data for this and future seasons can be explored via resources like the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json), providing comprehensive insights into driver and constructor performances. For additional context on how other drivers navigated this demanding circuit in previous seasons, one could review the results for [Esteban Ocon at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](/results/2022-jeddah-esteban-ocon) or [Lance Stroll at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](/results/2022-jeddah-lance-stroll).