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F1 star reveals ‘dramatic’ end to friendship with former team-mate
F1 star Pierre Gasly recently opened up about his strained relationship with former teammate Esteban Ocon, stating that their friendship had ended dramatically during their time at Alpine in 2023 and 2024.
Despite being close friends for most of their lives and both being 29 years old, their dynamic changed at Alpine, especially after a tumultuous incident at the Monaco GP in 2024.
Ocon eventually left Alpine to join Haas for the 2025 season, while Gasly remained with Alpine alongside new teammate Franco Colapinto.
In the 2025 season, Gasly struggled with his performance as Alpine finished at the bottom of the constructors’ championship, while Ocon had a solid season at Haas, finishing above Gasly in the drivers’ championship.
Both drivers are looking forward to potential improvements in their teams under the new regulations coming in 2026.
