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Whilst both Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon state their focus will be on-track at Monza, they hope for a resolution to planned protests and strike action by Alpine team members over the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have reacted to the planned protests and strike action by Renault staff at Alpine’s power unit base in Viry-Châtillon. The French team is looking to shift from being a works team to a customer operation by 2026 under new power unit regulations. The decision has caused concern among employees at Viry-Châtillon. Despite upcoming protests at Monza, Gasly and Ocon remain focused on performing well on-track. Both drivers emphasized their commitment to delivering results amidst the ongoing situation. Alpine clarified that the transformation project is still under evaluation, emphasizing ongoing dialogue with employees.
