End of season meal look at where George and max are sitting. Valterri paid.
Apparently GR was late to the meal and a saved seat next to max was declined, politelyEnd of season meal look at where George and max are sitting. Valterri paid.
"I don't agree with what I’ve read about how we treated Esteban. But in any case, we’re not here to be nice; we’re here to race. Ultimately, he’ll be driving for another team, and my focus is solely on Alpine. We need to move forward," the British team leader explained to AFP in the Abu Dhabi paddock.
He added, "People don’t know the full story, so it’s easy to comment from behind a screen. Esteban played a significant role in this team, but every chapter must end so that others can begin."
"We kept our word, and he’ll be able to do the tests with Haas. We’re acting in the interest of the team; we’re not here just for Esteban. And for me, it’s very important that Jack gets the chance to drive the car now to better prepare for next season," Oakes said.
"It will also be good for Esteban looking ahead to 2025 to start building relationships now with the people he’ll work with next year. And, without being harsh, his contribution to the team recently was limited—he scored few points and was often knocked out in Q1 (the first part of qualifying). We can’t forget he’ll be driving for the team we’re competing against for sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship, so it’s also better to eliminate any doubts about his commitment"
Well ouch indeed!Further on the Esteban stuff, Ollie Oakes (Alpine's TP) has spoken
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I like how he’s saying ‘I don’t want to be harsh BUT….then proceeds to be harsh’Further on the Esteban stuff, Ollie Oakes (Alpine's TP) has spoken
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From what I hear Pierre is fine, they're extremely fond of him and he's got good relationships with Flavio and Luca. Flavio is basically a TP in all but name. Ollie still owns HiTech but Alpine's juniors aren't running in his cars next year. They'll probably hold Victor Martins as WEC reserve and eventually promote, drop Sophia Floersch, and keep an eye on their others.I like how he’s saying ‘I don’t want to be harsh BUT….then proceeds to be harsh’I don’t know what I think of the Alpine stuff. Pierre is my favourite driver. It is a concern that he’ll get unceremoniously dumped too at some point. Though dumped is probably harsh since Esteban has a seat for next year and ‘chose’ (though it seems like his it wasn’t really a choice) not to race in favour of testing.
The whole set-up at Alpine is mind boggling. How much power does Flavio actually have? The whole Hi-Tech thing. What’s happening with their junior academy? Are they going to dump them all?!
That’s a lot of questions from me about a team who is currently fighting for 6th in the championship because of one huge resultThough if FP standings are representative, it looks like Haas will be scoring the points this weekend.
honestly knew it was going to be Liam and still disappointed for Yuki, I think Liam isn’t going to set the world alight in that car either way they should have at least given Yuki a chance.So bye bye Sergio Perez. Your nightmare is over. Wonder if mutually agree or 1 or other made the decision
So who takes his place? Liam or Yuki or Franco?
Good luck to whoever gets it, they will need it! #grimreaper
Yuki must be well pissed off. Now has a new junior team mate too. It's a pity Yuki just doesn't leave the cesspit that is Red Bull.honestly knew it was going to be Liam and still disappointed for Yuki, I think Liam isn’t going to set the world alight in that car either way they should have at least given Yuki a chance.
I think at the end of 2025 he will. He feels like he’ll end up at Aston, when Fernando decides to leaveYuki must be well pissed off. Now has a new junior team mate too. It's a pity Yuki just doesn't leave the cesspit that is Red Bull.
But will Fernando retire? He's happy about Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin and the new car he'll design so maybe he'll stay on to 2027? Dunno. As for Lance in the other AM seat, we he ain't going nowhere 🫤I think at the end of 2025 he will. He feels like he’ll end up at Aston, when Fernando decides to leave
He made a comment which makes me think he’s already planning his next step. He said I want to be involved in an AN car even if I’m not driving it into 2026. His managed driver is now on the grid, I think he’ll become some sort of development driver for them? He’ll be able to negotiate that with LaurenceBut will Fernando retire? He's happy about Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin and the new car he'll design so maybe he'll stay on to 2027? Dunno. As for Lance in the other AM seat, we he ain't going nowhere 🫤