Pierre Gasly ‘gave absolutely everything’ to secure Qatar top-five finish as Alpine’s P6 hopes handed a boost

Pierre Gasly continued his spectacular kind on this season’s remaining run of races with a fifth-place end in Qatar, giving Alpine a small lead over Haas within the tight battle for P6 within the constructors’ standings.

The Frenchman’s final three races have been a few of his better of the marketing campaign – following a double podium for the group in Brazil, he certified in P3 in Las Vegas. Whereas he was compelled to retire from the race with engine failure, he carried the momentum over to the Qatar Grand Prix.

READ MORE: Alpine confirm Doohan to race in Abu Dhabi as Ocon is released

After narrowly lacking out on Q3, Gasly began the race in P11 and received caught into an in depth battle with the Haas of Kevin Magnussen simply forward of him. He then took benefit of the Security Automotive circumstances and pitted for recent tyres, leaving him in entrance of Carlos Sainz on monitor.

The ten factors gained for Alpine have been essential within the battle for P6 as Esteban Ocon, who might be changed by rookie Jack Doohan for the final race in Abu Dhabi, was clipped by Nico Hulkenberg on the opening lap and suffered an excessive amount of harm to proceed.