P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Our readers have delivered their answer as to who should be Pierre Gasly’s team-mate in 2025, and it’s quite a surprise!
The unexpected winner of the poll for who should replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine and partner Pierre Gasly for 2025 is Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher. Schumacher received 38.85% of the votes, surpassing Jack Doohan and other candidates. This outcome suggests a preference for Schumacher over current options like Sainz, Bottas, and Zhou Guanyu. The return of Flavio Briatore as a special advisor to Alpine has stirred speculation about Sainz’s future with the team. The poll results indicate that readers may believe Sainz is better suited for a different team. Overall, the decision to choose Schumacher reflects the readers’ desire for change within Alpine’s lineup.