P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After yet another tough wheel-to-wheel battle with Alpine Formula 1 team-mate Esteban Ocon at the Austrian Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly conceded “I can’t control this guy.” A mid-race lul in the Austrian GP ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris igniting the end of the race was enlivened by the squabbling Alpine Formula 1 duo. […]
The Austrian GP saw a thrilling mid-race lull, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris leading the charge before being overtaken by the squabbling Alpine duo. Gasly and Ocon interchanged positions forcefully, with Gasly ultimately securing 11th place after a bold move around Turns 4 and 5. Despite Alpine getting both cars into Q3, their in-team battle hindered their chances of a double-points finish. Gasly acknowledged the need to review Alpine’s team dynamics post-race, hinting at possible changes to avoid such conflicts in the future. Ocon’s departure from Alpine at the season end signals the end of a tumultuous partnership with Gasly, marked by on-track incidents and management disagreements. The uncertainty of Gasly’s 2025 teammate raises speculation, with rumors suggesting Carlos Sainz or Jack Doohan as potential candidates to fill the void.
