Formula 1 | Alpine without points in Abu Dhabi after an anonymous season

Last anonymous race for theAlpine, which ad Abu Dhabi he hoped to end the season at least in the points, but so be it Or with is gasly they didn't have the pace to compete in the top ten. Esteban finished twelfth, right in front of his teammate, who didn't take what happened after the first stint well, asking the team loudly why his compatriot had ended up ahead of him (spoiler: undercut). The transalpine team remains in sixth position at the end of the championship, now consolidated after several races, and the hope is to make an important upgrade in view of 2024.

“Today we lacked a bit of pace, and unfortunately we finished twelfth – said Ocon after the Abu Dhabi race. We have many things to analyze in this race and, even more, in this season with ups and downs. We have not achieved the objectives we set ourselves at the beginning of the year and, now, we need to debrief, close ranks and focus on the main points to improve. I have no doubt that we will come back stronger than ever, to grow together as a team and achieve a better placing next year. There are tests on Tuesday, then we will have time to rest, before throwing ourselves body and soul into 2024. Thanks to the team and all the fans for their unconditional support this year. I can't wait to be on the starting grid in Bahrain."

“After a good start, I was hit by Checo [Perez] and then by Lewis [Hamilton] – Gasly said. The rear of the car was damaged and it's a situation we had to deal with for most of the race. I saw the damage later and it was not negligible at all. From then on, it was difficult. We have some things to review and others to learn, since we probably haven't optimized everything to be able to earn points. This year, I really enjoyed joining the Alpine family. It has been a season with ups and downs on the track, but now we are in a much better situation than at the beginning of the year in Bahrain. All really positive and encouraging. Thanks to everyone at Enstone, Viry-Châtillon and on the track for the amazing work. I am convinced that next year we can be much stronger."