Alpine Finishes Last in 2025 F1 Constructors' Championship

Alpine Formula One Team has wrapped up a disappointing 2025 season in last place in the Constructors' Championship, securing just 22 points despite setting a record for the highest total ever achieved by a bottom-finishing squad. The Enstone-based outfit, which scored in only six races, enters the final Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend with its position locked in, marking its worst performance since Renault's return as a full constructor in 2016.

The team's struggles were evident throughout the year, with Pierre Gasly accounting for all 22 points through consistent midfield finishes, including 10 appearances in the top-10 qualifying segment. His teammate, Franco Colapinto, who stepped in for Jack Doohan starting at the seventh round in Imola, recorded a best result of 11th place but failed to contribute to the tally. Even a hypothetical one-two finish for Alpine in Abu Dhabi, coupled with a blank from Sauber, would not displace them from the foot of the standings. Officials noted that the squad's decision to redirect resources toward 2026 development contributed to the midseason abandonment of car upgrades, prioritizing the upcoming regulatory overhaul over immediate...