Szafnauer expressed his disappointment, noting that Gasly’s race could have been significantly different had he maintained his fourth-place starting position instead of being pushed wide and dropping to 14th after the first lap. The team aims to ensure that when Gasly qualifies well, they can translate that performance into a strong race result.
Alpine recognizes the need for improved coordination and communication with Gasly, especially given his high qualifying positions. In contrast, Ocon, who has been with the team for a longer period, has developed a stronger rapport with his engineering team.
