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Pierre Gasly says the tough times he and Esteban Ocon endured together when they were karting rivals as children paid off in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The two French drivers have competed against e…
French drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon’s long-standing rivalry turned into a deep friendship after enduring tough times together in karting as children. Despite some rocky moments, their relationship thrived, culminating in both drivers achieving a surprise podium in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Gasly attributes their success to the years of hard work and dedication they put in as young rivals, facing extreme conditions and practicing relentlessly. Their partnership at Alpine has been marked by challenges, but Gasly is proud of how they have pushed the team forward and never gave up, leading to a historic performance in Brazil. Gasly’s impressive climb to third place in the race was threatened by George Russell, but he managed to keep the Mercedes driver at bay and secure the podium finish with a faultless drive and flawless strategy, celebrating a memorable day for the team.
