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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third for their first joint podium in F1.
Alpine duo Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly recently achieved a double podium at the Sao Paulo GP, reflecting on their troubled F1 relationship despite their success. The Frenchmen finished second and third, lifting Alpine from ninth to sixth in the constructors’ standings, potentially earning the team an extra $30 million in prize money. While they have had strained moments, their karting friendship from childhood in Northern France is a significant part of their journey. Gasly commented on their close bond, reminiscing about their dedicated karting practice sessions in challenging conditions. Both drivers expressed pride in their collaborative effort to propel the team forward, harking back to their shared memories of racing together as young children in difficult circumstances.
