The simmering tensions between Alpine teammates Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon escalated during the final moments of FP3 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Gasly'
escalated during the final moments of FP3 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Gasly's frustration boiled over on the team radio after a mismanaged session hindered his performance.
. The session was briefly halted with a red flag, creating a tense atmosphere as teams rushed to get their drivers out for the crucial final minutes. In these chaotic moments, strategic decisions are critical and can significantly impact the qualifying runs – a fact that Alpine seemed to mishandle according to Gasly.
“That’s f**king s**t, guys. Very badly managed. I don’t understand,” Gasly exclaimed in the heat of the moment. "Why! We are always the same in this situation?" he asked. His engineer responded, admitting he was one of many who weren't able to get in a final lap. This critical decision, which seemingly favored Ocon, allowed him to put in a fast lap, while Gasly was left battling with traffic and timing, ultimately losing out on a potentially better position.
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