The Alpine car has been slower compared to others in the 2024 races. In Australia, Pierre Gasly finished 13th, and his teammate Esteban Ocon was 16th because of a brake problem. Despite this, Gasly remains motivated while driving.
“When I’m in the car, I give my best,” Gasly said. “I want to perform well, even with the car’s limitations. But it’s not as satisfying when you finish in the middle of the pack, compared to winning or finishing in the top five.
“I see the team working hard to improve our car, and I believe we’ll get better. But it will take time.”
In Melbourne, Gasly moved up the ranks by making a late pit stop and following Nico Hulkenberg. However, Hulkenberg finished ahead of him.
“We started 17th and finished 13th,” Gasly mentioned. “At one point, we were in 8th place, hoping for a red flag. We tried to position ourselves well during the race, but it’s tough because we need significant improvements to score points.
“Last year, I was fighting for 4th place at this time. Now, I’m in 13th. It’s not as enjoyable, but I know we’re working hard to improve our performance. We just need more speed to compete for points.”
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