Gasly: Racing Bulls' team tactics 'ruined our race' at Dutch GP

Pierre Gasly blamed Racing Bulls' team tactics for derailing his Dutch Grand Prix, as Alpine's tight constructors' battle with the Faenza squad intensified. The Frenchman finished 10th at Zandvoort, one second behind Fernando Alonso, after losing time stuck behind the Racing Bulls pair.

Why it matters:

With just three points separating the teams in fifth place, every position counts. Gasly's frustration shows how team tactics can directly shape the midfield fight.

The Details:

• Gasly climbed to eighth at the start, but his first pitstop dropped him behind Arvid Lindblad, who was serving a drive-through penalty. He spent 17 laps trying to pass the Racing Bulls driver.
• The delay allowed Nico Hulkenberg and Yuki Tsunoda past, and Gasly needed another 10 laps to clear Tsunoda after his second stop. "VCARB ruined our race... played a team game for the championship and did it well," Gasly said.
• Lindblad was unfazed: "I played the team game. If he has a good memory, then fine. In the end, we all fight as hard as we can."

The Big Picture:

Racing Bulls didn't score points—Tsunoda and Lindblad finished 11th and 12th—but their tactics disrupted Gasly's race. Alpine now trails by just three points in the constructors' standings.

What's Next:

Gasly remains confident, noting Zandvoort's lack of overtaking won't be an issue elsewhere. "I have a good memory, so I'm going to make sure we smile at the end of the year."