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Gasly: Alpine pushing upgrades to fix F1 car as rivals "not going to sleep"
During testing, the A524’s poor performance was evident, leading Gasly to qualify last in Sakhir, one place behind teammate Esteban Ocon. The race was challenging for both drivers, with Gasly finishing 17th and Ocon 18th, surpassing only Bottas and Sargeant. The team faces difficulties with the resignations of technical director Matt Harman and aero chief Dirk de Beer. Gasly believes improvements can be made on the A524 in the upcoming weeks, but progress may be limited for the Saudi Arabian GP due to time constraints. Despite the setbacks, Gasly remains optimistic about the team’s potential, emphasizing the importance of a hard-working mentality to overcome challenges. The team aims to address issues with the car and pitstops, with Ocon hoping for a more favorable outcome at the Jeddah track in the upcoming races.
