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Esteban Ocon has admitted Alpine has a “tough” task to beat Williams to eighth place in the Constructors’ Championship across the closing Formula 1 races in 2024.
Alpine is currently in ninth place in the standings, having collected only 13 points in 18 races so far, making it a disappointing campaign for the Enstone-based team. They anticipated a slow start to the season, as their revamped A524 initially struggled to perform competitively. Despite a brief revival with four consecutive points finishes, Alpine’s recent results show a decline, with only two points scored in the last seven rounds. The team faces a tough challenge to overtake Williams, who have shown improved performance recently, placing them three points ahead of Alpine. Despite the setbacks, driver Ocon remains determined to give his best until the end of the season and hopes to end his tenure with Alpine on a positive note before moving to Haas in 2025.
