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Esteban Ocon reveals that he’s been driving a model of Alpine’s 2024 Formula 1 car in the simulator since September,
Alpine’s goal for this season was to improve on their fourth-place finish from the previous year, but they have fallen to sixth place after being surpassed by Aston Martin and McLaren. The team experienced a turbulent start to the season, resulting in the departure of their Team Principal and Sporting Director in July. In an effort to turn their fortunes around, Esteban Ocon has revealed that he has already tested the team’s 2024 car model in the simulator, months ahead of schedule. However, Ocon acknowledges that the true performance of the car will only be known once it is tested on the track. The early preparation for next season is driven by the team’s desire to address the shortcomings of their current car. The simulator is the only tool that Alpine can rely on until they are able to test their new car on the track next year.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
