During the first lap in Monaco, the two Alpine team-mates crashed into each other.
Pierre Gasly has remained tight-lipped on what his future may hold beyond the end of the F1 2024 season, but admitted he likes to “fight for better positions” on the grid.
Alpine confirmed they had ‘agreed to part ways’ with Gasly’s current team-mate, Esteban Ocon, at the end of the year, but the former Red Bull driver’s own deal is up at the end of the season as he assesses his options for F1 2025 onwards.
Pierre Gasly asked about his F1 future with Alpine
Additional reporting by Sam Cooper
Gasly, one of the drivers yet to determine his future, is considering staying with Alpine as an option for the upcoming season. Prior to his highly-discussed collision with his teammate in Monte Carlo, he was questioned about his thoughts on what lies ahead.
After the incident with Ocon, he managed to secure his first point of the season. However, his team has faced considerable challenges in reaching the top 10 this year due to a difficult start in 2024 with their car.
He commended the team for their approach in dealing with the current challenging circumstances, but expressed his desire to compete at a higher position on the grid in the future.
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Gasly expressed his reluctance to delve into further details, as he believed it could lead to misinterpretation. Nevertheless, he acknowledged the ongoing driver market situation, as shared with media, including PlanetF1.com, in Monaco.
“For the time being, I don’t have anything to announce, and you guys will know when there will be something to announce but obviously, you guys are aware of what’s going on.
As the driver, my main focus is to motivate and encourage the guys in every possible aspect, as we all share a common goal.
Currently, nobody is finding pleasure in the situation we find ourselves in. However, I must acknowledge that I am witnessing a glimmer of motivation.
I am observing a positive attitude in a difficult situation for all of us.
It is clear that I have a strong inclination to strive for improved positions. Therefore, only time will reveal the outcomes of our ongoing wind tunnel research and the choices we will make regarding these car concepts in the upcoming weeks and months.
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