Behind the departure of Fernando Alonso from Alpine to Aston Martin, there were many pilots who were candidates to take his place. Finally, the chosen one was Pierre Gasleyand that brought a lot of controversy, since his relationship with Esteban Ocon is not the best because of the rivalry they have had since childhood.
In fact, Gasly has recognized in ‘Channel 4’ that they have not had the best relationship: “For me, It’s no secret that we’ve had ups and downs in our relationship.But he’s the guy I’ve known the longest, for 20 years.”
In addition, he stresses that he finds it funny how the media talks so much about the subject. “I know they like to sell this story“he points out.
However, now they will share equipment and are forced to get along or else sparks will fly within Alpine: “We grew up together and I think we have cleaned up a lot of dust since we came to the Formula 1. things are good now and I don’t see any reason why they shouldn’t continue to do well.”
“In the end, it makes me laugh that the media are focusing on this story and trying to push it forward“he adds. In fact, Alpine made the decision to separate the families of both pilots to avoid problems.
Gasly takes iron out of the matter
However, Gasly points out that the rivalries they are normal in the Formula 1: “You only have to look through the ‘pit lane’, there are rivalries within each team. It is not new to anyone, but both must be mature and intelligent enough to push the team forward.”
“When it comes to the track, everyone gives their best, but they have to be respectful. I see the articles and people would like to move on with this story, but i’m not worried about it“said the French pilot to close.