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Alpine admits it needs to improve communication after F1 team orders row
Pierre Gasly expressed his frustration after being instructed to let his teammate Esteban Ocon pass him during the Suzuka race. The team had swapped their positions in an attempt to challenge Fernando Alonso. Gasly felt that the decision was unnecessary and had not been communicated beforehand. Team principal Bruno Famin acknowledged that the communication could have been better but defended the decisions made, emphasizing the team’s focus on overall performance. Gasly, after discussions with the team, has adopted a more philosophical approach, prioritizing the team’s overall results.
Alpine believes that improving their single-lap pace is essential for better grid positions and maximizing their car’s potential. Gasly highlighted the need to work on qualifying performance to secure better starting positions. Famin acknowledged the team’s recovery from low grid positions in Suzuka but stressed the importance of getting both cars into Q3 to avoid incidents during the race.
Source: motorsport
