If a Formula 1 team needed a good result from Saturday’s qualifying session, it was Alpine. Entering the Bahrain Grand Prix as the only team yet to score this season, a strong result from Pierre Gasly or Jack Doohan would give them a much-needed confidence boost heading into the race on Sunday.
Alpine got exactly what they were hoping for.
Pierre Gasly stormed into Q3 and threatened for the top three, ultimately qualifying fifth for the Bahrain Grand Prix. He was then promoted to fourth following a one-place grid penalty handed down to Kimi Antonelli. As for the rookie Doohan, he put in his best qualifying performance of the
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