In the statement made by Alpine, it was recorded that a long-term contract was signed with the 26-year-old Alpha Tauri pilot. Gasly will fight for points with his compatriot Esteban Ocon in his new team. Although the friendships of the pilots, both from Normandy, date back to their years of karting, they did not hide that they were falling apart as the competition increased.
Gasly said he opened a new chapter in his Formula 1 career: “It’s special to race for a team with French roots. I know Alpine’s strengths as I’ve raced against them for the past few years. Their progress and ambitions are very impressive.” used the phrases. Alpha Tauri team signed 27-year-old Dutchman Nyck de Vries for the seat vacated by Gasly.