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Pierre Gasly has said Alpine is resisting the urge to bring minor updates to its Formula 1 car as it strives to deliver a step that allows it to “fight for relevant positions”. Alpine tempered expectations heading into the current campaign as the team cautioned that an overhauled car concept would require time to unlock […]
Alpine had lower expectations going into the current season due to the redesigned car needing time to reach its optimal performance level. The team was surprised to find themselves as the slowest at the start of the season in Bahrain due to the car being overweight and uncompetitive. Modifications have been made to lighten the chassis and improvements have been seen, with Esteban Ocon earning a point in Miami and Gasly finishing in 10th place in Monaco. Despite progress, Alpine still trails behind its rivals in the middle field, with competitors introducing new developments in recent races. Gasly remains confident in the team’s ability to catch up and surpass competitors with an upcoming upgrade package. The team is undergoing significant changes and Gasly believes in the team’s structure and personnel to turn their season around, aiming to fight for better positions. Gasly is hopeful for a competitive future with Alpine but stresses the need for decisive action on the car concept to improve performance quickly.
