Alpine F1 team struggles for points while others triumph

As of March 27, 2025, Alpine stands alone as the only Formula 1 team yet to score a point this season, a stark contrast to the rest of the grid where even the smallest outfits have found success. Three races in, Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan have struggled with an underpowered and unreliable A525 car, finishing just outside the points in Australia (P11 and P16). Fans on X have voiced frustration and amusement, some linking the team’s woes to past decisions like Esteban Ocon’s exit to Haas or Flavio Briatore’s controversial return as an advisor. With every other team—Red Bull to Sauber—claiming at least a point, Alpine’s isolation highlights a troubling start to their 2025 campaign, marred by technical deficits and operational hiccups.

This isn’t new territory for Alpine, a team with a history of highs (like Ocon’s 2021 Hungary win and 2024 Brazil podiums) and lows tied to leadership turmoil and strategic missteps. The shift to a customer engine for 2026, ongoing car weight issues, and a driver lineup still finding its rhythm have left them lagging in a fiercely competitive midfield. While there’s time to recover—perhaps at the upcoming China sprint race on April 20—their “100-race plan” to reach the front feels distant. For now, Alpine’s pointless streak is a bitter pill for a team with Renault’s backing and celebrity investors like Ryan Reynolds, raising questions about whether this is a blip or a sign of deeper struggles ahead.