P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Esteban Ocon and Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes had differing opinions of the Frenchman’s Formula 1 machine following a difficult Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon finished 17th in the Vegas race, with a pit stop mishap affecting his performance, as he drove through the pit lane without the Alpine crew ready. Ocon expressed frustration over the wasted stop, stating it cost them the race along with issues with his Alpine F1 car. He mentioned not being in sync with his machine unlike his teammate Gasly, who has been performing well since Austin. Alpine slipped to seventh in the Constructors’ Championship, only one point ahead of Haas, with Ocon emphasizing the need to improve for the upcoming races. Despite rumors of car differences, Alpine team manager Oakes confirmed both Ocon and Gasly have the same upgraded car, highlighting the importance of enhancing Ocon’s performance for better results.
