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The German blamed tyre warm up for Alpine’s below par qualifying, but is hoping the race will deliver on Alpine’s potential.
When asked about Alpine’s qualifying performance, the German driver expressed disappointment, citing issues with tyre warm up and being impeded by other cars on track affecting their strategy. Some teams, like BMW and Ferrari, prioritized tyre preparation during qualifying, which may have impacted Alpine’s performance. Despite the setback in qualifying, the team is now focused on the upcoming eight-hour race to make up for lost ground. The driver remains hopeful that they can showcase more pace in the race compared to qualifying, as they concentrated on race performance rather than qualifying setups. With the need to outscore BMW to secure fourth place in the manufacturers championship, the team is gearing up for a tough battle and aims to focus on their own race to achieve their goals.
