Alpine experienced two seasons in one in 2024. The French team experienced many difficulties during the first part of the year. But the turning point came in November, notably with a double podium by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly. The latter also surprised the management of Alpine.
The 2024 season of F1 was full of twists and turns for Alpine. The French team had great difficulties during the first part of the season and could not get its head above water. However, everything changed from November. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly signed a double podium during the Brazilian Grand Prixallowing Alpine to move up considerably in the manufacturers' championship. The 28-year-old driver has surprised the management of the French team.
“I discovered a great pilot”
« Pierre [Gasly] did an incredible job. It was stunning. And Jack [Doohan] was good: for the first race, he was good. […] We have to stick together, have a few experienced people on the team. Pierre, I discovered a great pilot » said Flavio Briatore in comments reported by F1 Only.
“We are competitive now”
The executive advisor ofAlpine then admitted that a certain revolution was taking shape within the team and that it promised great things for the future. “ The racing team is completely changing. Pit stops, we are competitive now. We now have a racing team. That's what I want. We produce a car, but now we produce a fast car » he indicated. It now remains to be seen whether Alpine will have a better start to the 2025 season than that of 2024. Pierre Gaslywhich will be supported by Jack Doohanwill in any case be eagerly awaited within the French team. To be continued…
