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Gasly told to do qualifying laps to hold off Red Bull
During the Singapore Grand Prix, Alpine instructed Pierre Gasly to push and set qualifying laps until the end of the race in order to hold off both Red Bull drivers. However, Max Verstappen managed to pass Oscar Piastri and started closing in on Gasly in the final stages. Sergio Perez’s progress was also affected as he got stuck behind Alex Albon for several laps and eventually made contact with him in a passing attempt. Gasly described the challenging final laps around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where he was pushing to the limit but realized that Red Bull’s strategy was working against him. Despite his efforts, Gasly finished sixth, 17 seconds behind Verstappen. The Singapore Grand Prix is known for its extreme heat, making it one of the toughest races on the calendar. Gasly mentioned that drivers prepare specifically for this race during the offseason, with physical conditioning and training. He also mentioned the relief of a Safety Car period that helped him recover physically.
Source: RacingNews 365
