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Esteban Ocon believes that the Alpine Formula 1 team can replicate the progress McLaren has made in 2023 and escape
Alpine had hoped to solidify their fourth position from last year and close the gap to the top three teams, but they have struggled this season and currently sit in sixth place behind McLaren and Aston Martin. Despite improvements since Ocon’s return three years ago, their rivals have made even greater progress. Ocon believes that they have maximized the opportunities where their car has been competitive, as shown by their podium finishes in Monaco and Zandvoort. However, Alpine needs a faster car overall in order to consistently perform at a higher level. Ocon acknowledges McLaren’s impressive turnaround and sees it as a source of inspiration for Alpine to achieve similar progress.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
