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Pierre Gasly has praised Alpine’s United States Grand Prix upgrade package, admitting surprise at the scale of the competitive transformation of the A524 during qualifying.
Alpine made significant developments in the last six rounds to improve competitiveness after a scoreless streak. Gasly’s car was upgraded with new parts, leading to a successful qualifying session with a seventh-place grid position. Gasly expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress and the improved performance of the car. He highlighted the importance of capitalizing on the grid position to score points and regain ground in the Constructors’ Championship. Gasly acknowledged the challenge posed by the competitive midfield but remained hopeful for a strong performance in the upcoming race.