P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine has one of the most evenly-matched driver line-ups in F1, but with the no man’s land it finds itself in, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly might find they have no-one to fight but each other.
“Alpine boasts one of the most balanced driver pairings with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, showing almost no difference in performance last season. In Formula 1, the team-mate is the first benchmark to beat, offering the closest comparison in terms of environment, resources, and car performance. While top teams may favor one driver for point scoring, other teams aim for a strong partnership. Looking at the 2023 points, Williams had the most unbalanced pairing, with one driver securing over 96 percent of the team’s points. By contrast, Ferrari split its points almost evenly between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Alpine’s Ocon and Gasly have maintained a close gap in points distribution. Despite past tension, the drivers have put their differences aside for the team’s benefit. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen if their equal footing will lead to improved results.”
