The Japanese Grand Prix is a very special moment for Alpine. After the announcement of Fernando Alonso’s departure, the French team worked to find a replacement. But at Suzuka, Alpine ended the suspense by announcing the arrival of Pierre Gasly.
It was the worst kept secret in the paddock. While more and more people suspected it, the signing of Pierre Gasly chez Alpine had been announced to Suzuka. « I am delighted to join the Alpine family and start a new chapter in my career in Formula 1. Driving for a French Team is something very special. I know Alpine’s strengths, having raced against their cars in past years, and clearly their progress and ambitions are impressive. », rejoiced the Norman. A year later, he still remembers it just as well.
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“It’s been 12 months already, it’s true!”
A little less than a year ago, Pierre Gasly was inducted as a future pilot ofAlpine has Suzuka. A necessarily memorable memory for the one who had never left the fold Red Bull since the start of his career. “ It’s already been 12 months, it’s true! I was in the same hotel yesterday where the announcement was made, and I can’t believe it’s already been 12 months. There has been a lot of positive, a lot of learning and development in the mind, a lot of changes too », recognizes the teammate ofEsteban Ocon in comments relayed by Nextgen-Auto. Pierre Gasly wants to continue to progress.
“The room to progress in different areas”
« There was some last year but also this season. A lot has happened and it’s amazing to think that it’s happened in the last 12 months. There are positives, but also room to progress in different areas, and we continue to move in the right direction », added the pilot Alpine. A good result to Suzuka would be a great way to celebrate one year since his arrival in the French team.
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