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Gasly ‘doesn’t understand’ Alpine order to swap positions in Japanese GP
During the Suzuka race, Gasly was asked to let his teammate Ocon pass him in the final stages of the race, which he initially protested against but eventually complied with on the last lap. The request was made as a way to return the favor from earlier in the race when Gasly overtook Ocon but failed to pass Fernando Alonso. Gasly expressed confusion over the late reversal, as it was never discussed in the pre-race briefings. Despite not understanding the decision, he prioritized the team’s interests over his own and let Ocon pass. The Alpine team ultimately secured double points, thanks to a good strategy and both drivers’ performance.
Source: motorsport
