# Pierre Gasly at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix

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

> Pierre Gasly finished 13th at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, dropping three positions from his P10 grid start and failing to add points to his championship tally.

Pierre Gasly's 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix campaign saw the Alpine F1 Team driver finish in 13th position, a three-place drop from his P10 grid start, failing to secure points on the dazzling street circuit. The Las Vegas Street Circuit, known for its high-speed straights and unique nocturnal atmosphere, often presents a distinct challenge for tyre management and car setup. For Gasly and the Alpine F1 Team at the 2025 event, the weekend proved to be a test of endurance rather than a showcase of outright pace. Gasly, starting from a respectable 10th position on the grid, completed all 50 laps of the race, ultimately crossing the finish line in 13th place. This result meant no championship points were added to his tally, a consistent theme for Alpine in a season where maximizing every opportunity was crucial. The French driver's fastest lap, a 1:35.674 recorded on lap 44, placed him 17th overall in the speed rankings, indicating the A525's inherent limitations on this particular layout.

The performance trajectory from qualifying to the race suggested the Alpine lacked the race pace to defend its initial grid slot. While Gasly navigated the circuit without incident, his teammate Franco Colapinto finished two positions behind him in 15th, albeit a lap down, underscoring the team's broader struggles. The competitive midfield saw drivers like [Nico Hülkenberg at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix](/results/2021-barcelona-nico-hulkenberg) secure a strong 7th place for Kick Sauber, and Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman both finishing in the points, demonstrating that opportunities existed for those with optimized packages. The dynamic nature of Formula 1 racing, particularly on street circuits, demands a balance of raw speed and strategic execution, a combination Alpine appeared to be searching for in Las Vegas. The official [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) race report highlighted the challenges faced by many teams in managing the unique conditions.

Gasly's P13 finish, while not a retirement, meant he was unable to capitalize on the misfortunes of others, including the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who were classified as non-finishers due to "Illegal skid block wear." Such technical infringements, adjudicated by the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship), often reshape the points landscape. Comparing this outing to other midfield battles, one might recall the consistent points-scoring efforts of drivers such as [Carlos Sainz at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix](/results/2021-barcelona-carlos-sainz), who often maximized his machinery. The data, readily available through platforms like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json), provides a granular view of these performance differences across seasons and circuits, offering context to Alpine's current standing. Gasly's race time of 1:22:40.131 was nearly two minutes slower than race winner Max Verstappen, illustrating the gap to the frontrunners. The broader context of [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One) history shows that consistent midfield finishes without points can be a difficult pattern to break. Despite the lack of points, Gasly completed the race ahead of his teammate, a small internal victory in a challenging weekend. The team's strategy, as detailed in various race analyses on the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) after the event, aimed to optimize for track position, but ultimately the pace wasn't there. The regulatory framework set by the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) also plays a critical role in car development and performance, influencing how teams approach each race. Even with drivers like [Yuki Tsunoda at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix](/results/2021-barcelona-yuki-tsunoda) finishing just ahead in P12, the margins in the midfield remain incredibly tight.