La campagne de l’équipe française en 2024 en première division a commencé de manière désastreuse. L’équipe, propriété de Renault, est confrontée au défi d’une voiture trop lourde et d’une Unité de Puissance faible, ce qui se traduit par une position en fin de grille.
Lors du Grand Prix de Bahreïn, Ocon et Pierre Gasly se sont retrouvés à partir de P19 et P20, respectivement. Cela démontre clairement la bataille difficile à laquelle ils font face avec leur Alpine A524, considérée comme la pire parmi les dix voitures de F1.
En prévision du Grand Prix d’Australie, Ocon a été interrogé sur la manière dont il maintient sa motivation dans de telles circonstances lors de la conférence de presse des pilotes de F1 organisée par la FIA. Il a exprimé sa frustration, affirmant que c’est le pire sentiment de bien performer mais de ne pas pouvoir marquer de points. Le manque de récompense à la fin de la journée rend mentalement difficile de se donner à fond.
Cependant, Ocon a reconnu que cela fait partie du travail et a souligné l’importance de faire de son mieux avec les ressources disponibles. Il a conclu en affirmant son engagement envers le sport.
L’Alpine fait face à des défis importants depuis un certain temps. L’équipe est en désordre depuis l’annonce maladroite à Spa-Francorchamps, après la pause estivale de l’année dernière, selon laquelle Otmar Szafnauer ne faisait plus partie de leurs plans. Depuis lors, l’équipe a connu une rotation constante du personnel clé, avec des individus étant licenciés ou partant.
Alors que Bruno Famin occupe le poste de directeur de l’équipe Alpine F1, l’autorité finale est entre les mains du PDG de Renault, Luca de Meo. Il est évident que le manque de compréhension de De Meo sur la F1, combiné à l’arrogance couramment associée aux individus de sa position, impacte sévèrement l’équipe.
Similar to the late Sergio Marchionne, who made the unfortunate decision to appoint Mattia Binotto as head of Ferrari, De Meo’s lack of F1 knowledge is hindering the team’s success. It is clear that being a top executive in the automotive industry does not automatically translate into knowledge about racing or the ability to manage a successful F1 team.
De Meo falls into the category of « big names in motorsport » who don’t understand anything about F1. Consequently, the team is currently in a precarious state. The only hope may be to sell the team to someone who can turn it into more than just a back-of-the-grid operation, considering the deep hole they are digging themselves into.
While firing people may give the impression of taking decisive action, the process of hiring new employees is much more time-consuming. It always takes a few years before top talent can join a team, as paid leave is a common practice in F1 contracts for highly qualified individuals.
With a significant part of the team that conceived the current Alpine and its development trajectory likely out or leaving the team, the car is in a state of uncertainty. In other words, this year’s A624 is slower than last year’s A523 at this same time. This is difficult to understand, especially considering the progress made by the other nine F1 teams.
Ocon believes there are numerous minor issues that are not working as desired. However, given the competitiveness of the field at the moment, these details can make a significant difference if many things are not right.
« I remember being so far back on the grid with Manor, but nowadays it’s much closer to the field. The field is much more condensed from P1 to where we are, and that requires a very different approach to solving things. So, yes, we will see where and how we progress throughout the year, but our goal is to progress. »
Regarding the difficult situation his team is currently facing, Ocon expressed his dissatisfaction. Neither the team in Viry nor in Enstone are enjoying as much suffering during race weekends.
« It’s a long season, and we are working to optimize the car, understand our problems, and turn things around. Hopefully, it’s easier said than done. Until we do, it’s just words. But that is the goal of our team. »
« We will not ease the pressure until we reach that point. And that is everyone’s goal. The team morale is high and everyone is motivated. That is what matters most at the moment, » added Ocon, who will make his 136th start at the Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday.
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