Pierre Gasly, from the Alpine Formula 1 Team, acknowledged that he was surprised by the team’s decision to restructure its technical setup, despite the disappointing start to the 2024 season. Before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Alpine announced that Technical Director Matt Harman and Aerodynamics Chief Dirk de Beer had left the team. Alpine has now implemented a three-part technical arrangement, which has been compared to the approach McLaren used to overcome their difficulties last season. The Enstone-based team faced a challenging start to the current campaign with an overweight and uncompetitive A524 car, which underwent a complete overhaul compared to its predecessor. Despite expecting a slow start, Alpine Team Principal Bruno Famin expressed his shock when both cars qualified on the back row in Bahrain. However, Gasly remains optimistic about the team’s ability to improve and supports the significant changes made by Alpine’s management. He believes that time will determine the success of these decisions. Gasly also mentioned that he has noticed positive changes in the team’s internal operations, such as improved processes, mindset, self-reflection, and work done on studies and feedback.
“We are delving into the details and striving to extract the final percentage of performance from each individual. This process has been well received and I can see the positive change it has brought.
“Although this does not necessarily translate into a two-tenths improvement on the race track due to the lack of grip provided by the car, it is certainly the direction our team must follow in the medium and long term.”
The French driver, currently in his second season with Alpine, is focused on his driving responsibilities. However, he acknowledges that both drivers will have a role in the team’s resurgence.
When asked about the surprising resignations of Harman and De Beer, Gasly replied: “That’s always unexpected, especially because I was in close contact with Matt when he joined the team. I was trying to understand the philosophy and understand the changes we made to the new car, so this is a bit shocking.
“I had some prior knowledge, but ultimately, my main focus is on my role. I need to drive the car quickly, push the team forward, and provide them with clear feedback. That’s where my energy is directed, and it requires a significant amount at the moment.”
Despite the shared frustration of being situated at the back of the grid, Gasly has been impressed by the spirit of cohesion that drives Alpine’s determination to improve.
“Everyone is disappointed, but what impresses me is that no one is discouraged. Everyone is eager to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Each person is working in their respective areas, striving to make as much progress as possible – whether in the garage, the operations room, the engineering room, or the factory. I feel a stronger sense of unity than ever, especially in this challenging situation,” he added.
“It is crucial that we remain united and move forward in the same direction. I truly believe that everyone is striving to improve our performance. However, Formula 1 requires time, despite my personal aversion to it. I have always fought against time, both on and off the track. But in this case, I must exercise patience.”
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The Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton, achieved another impressive victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton, known for his exceptional skill on the tracks, once again showed why he is considered one of the greatest drivers of all time. With this win, Hamilton extends his lead in the championship and gets closer to his eighth world title.
The race in Monaco was thrilling from start to finish. Hamilton, who started in pole position, maintained the lead from the beginning and didn’t give his opponents any chances. Even under constant pressure from Max Verstappen, Hamilton managed to stay ahead and cross the finish line in first place.
This victory is further proof of Hamilton’s talent and determination. He is an exceptional driver, capable of overcoming any challenge that comes his way. Additionally, Hamilton is also known for his activism off the tracks, fighting for social and racial issues. His influence goes beyond the sport, making him an inspiring figure for many.
With this win, Hamilton adds more crucial points to the championship and gets closer to Michael Schumacher’s record of world titles. If he continues at this pace, Hamilton has a great chance of becoming the driver with the most titles in Formula 1 history.
The next race of the championship will be in Baku, Azerbaijan. It will be interesting to see if Hamilton can maintain his winning streak and further extend his advantage over the other competitors. Certainly, Formula 1 fans are eager to see what the future holds for this incredible driver.
