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Gasly: Alpine ‘doesn’t look great’ after Bahrain F1 test
Alpine’s Enstone team has undergone a significant concept change this season, understanding that optimizing it may require time. Esteban Ocon and Gasly ranked 16th and 17th out of 20 drivers over the three testing days. Although the A524 car is not the slowest on the grid, the team is still far from its desired performance level. Gasly admitted that focusing on their own challenges has overshadowed assessing other teams. They have a few more days to analyze and improve the car’s performance before the season opener. Gasly acknowledged that the team faces a tough start to the season but remains hopeful for aggressive upgrades to close the performance gap. In preparation for the first race, the team aims to address identified issues through setup adjustments or potential upgrades, emphasizing the need for comprehensive modifications to enhance competitiveness.
