Pierre Gasly at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly's outing at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 27 saw him navigate the demanding Jeddah Corniche Circuit to secure a points finish for Scuderia AlphaTauri. Starting from ninth on the grid, Gasly completed all 50 laps of the race, ultimately crossing the finish line in eighth position with a total race time of 1:25:22.239. This result yielded 4 points, marking a positive step for the French driver in the early stages of the season. The event was the second round of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship, a season that saw intense competition from the outset, with drivers like [Max Verstappen, the eventual race winner](/results/2024-baku-max-verstappen), battling for supremacy. Gasly's teammate, [Yuki Tsunoda, faced a power unit issue](/results/2024-monza-yuki-tsunoda) that prevented him from starting the race, leaving Gasly as the sole AlphaTauri representative to bring home a result. The pressure was on to perform, especially on a circuit known for its high-speed sections and unforgiving walls, a characteristic of many modern street circuits as documented by [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One).

Throughout the 50-lap contest, Gasly demonstrated consistent pace, recording his fastest lap on lap 42 with a time of 1:33.468, which placed him tenth among all drivers for single-lap speed. This performance underscored the AT03's capability on the Jeddah layout. His ability to convert a mid-grid start into a points-scoring position, moving up one place from his qualifying grid of ninth to finish eighth, was a testament to a disciplined drive. He finished ahead of competitors such as Kevin Magnussen and Lewis Hamilton, who secured ninth and tenth respectively. The strategic nuances of the race, including various safety car periods that reshaped the field, demanded adaptability, a constant challenge for teams and drivers alike, as explored on the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en). While the front of the field, including [Carlos Sainz, secured a podium](/results/2024-monza-carlos-sainz), Gasly's battle in the midfield was equally crucial for AlphaTauri's early championship aspirations. For a comprehensive overview of F1 race results and detailed statistics, resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) provide extensive historical context.