“Fernando Alonso Takes a Swipe at Ex-Teammate Esteban Ocon”

“Fernando Alonso Takes a Swipe at Ex-Teammate Esteban Ocon”

Fernando Alonso has poked fun at ex-Alpine F1 teammate Esteban Ocon. The 41-year-old former two-time champion is enjoying his second competitive spring of 2023, racking up podiums behind a dominant Red Bull squad. Despite his reputation as a troublemaker within the team, Alonso supports teammate Lance Stroll, son of Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll. Alonso … Read more

Alpine F1 leaders explain the true meaning of Ocon as an “excellent second driver”[F1-Gate.com]

Alpine F1 leaders explain the true meaning of Ocon as an “excellent second driver”[F1-Gate.com]

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has revealed that he once described Esteban Ocon as “an excellent second driver” and claimed the Frenchman has now turned into a true team leader. Ocon joined Renault in 2020 after spending a year as Mercedes reserve. Racing alongside Daniel Ricciardo that year, he struggled in the early stages of the … Read more

Alpine F1 team “I do not know the true pace of the relative A523 yet”[F1-Gate.com]

Alpine F1 team “I do not know the true pace of the relative A523 yet”[F1-Gate.com]

Alpine ‘doesn’t know real pace’ after troubles in Bahrain F1 weekend Alpine F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer says both drivers had a difficult weekend at the F1 Bahrain GP So, he says that he does not yet know how competitive the 2023 F1 machine “A523” will be. Alpine F1 Team’s form was one of the … Read more

Pierre Gasly, Alpha Tauri and Alpine F1 machines are “completely different”[F1-Gate.com]

Pierre Gasly, Alpha Tauri and Alpine F1 machines are “completely different”[F1-Gate.com]

Pierre Gasly admits Alpine F1 Team needs to be vigilant against rivals chasing fourth place in 2023, and believes it may need to keep an eye on Aston Martin in particular.In Bahrain In pre-season testing, many were impressed by the Aston Martin F1, with Fernando Alonso in charge of most of the laps for the … Read more