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Ocon ‘gutted’ by race-ending gearbox issue in Singapore
After a strong qualifying session, the Alpine driver secured the eighth quickest time in the final segment. Esteban Ocon was determined to bounce back and took advantage of Fernando Alonso’s failed overtake to pass both him and Sergio Perez. However, his comfortable position in the top 10 was cut short by a gearbox problem, leaving him disappointed but proud of the team’s performance. Despite Ocon’s retirement, Pierre Gasly managed to finish sixth in a physically demanding race and emphasized the importance of returning to the points. Gasly is now focusing on improving his qualifying performance for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix on a track he loves.
Source: Motorsport Week
