Stepping up to replace the now-retired Kazuki Nakajima on a full-time basis this year, Alesi has endured a tough 2022 campaign so far, with only one points finish in the opening three races of the season.
He kicked off with a 17th-place finish at Fuji Speedway, not helped by a penalty for colliding with Nirei Fukuzumi on the first lap, and then coming home eighth in the second race at the Toyota-owned track.
