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Pierre Gasly joined Alpine this year after spending several seasons as part of the Red Bull family in Formula 1.
Pierre Gasly admitted that his first season with the Alpine team in Formula 1 was slightly disappointing. Despite joining the team with high hopes, they dropped in the standings and finished sixth overall. Gasly finished 11th in the Drivers’ Championship. However, he did achieve his first podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team struggled with inconsistent pace throughout the season and made management changes. Gasly acknowledged that while he was disappointed with the overall performance, he was happy with the progress he made personally and his integration into the team. He emphasized the need for a better package and more speed for the upcoming season.
