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Pierre Gasly has hailed Alpine’s 2024 mid-season turnaround as something he’s “never seen” during his time in F1.
Gasly and Alpine struggled at the beginning of the 2024 F1 season, as they were ranked ninth in the Constructors’ standings with a challenging car setup. Changes were made in the Alpine leadership, with new personnel stepping in to lead the technical efforts. Flavio Briatore rejoined the team as Executive Advisor to streamline operations and guide the team towards a brighter future. The new leadership structure proved to be effective, as an improved Alpine A424 was unveiled in October and Gasly began to consistently perform better. Alpine’s fortunes changed drastically with a double podium at Interlagos, propelling them from ninth to sixth in the final Championship standings. Gasly expressed gratitude for the stability and progress made by the team under the new leadership, instilling confidence in their long-term goals and the potential to strive for victory in the future.
