The recent Alpine outing at Interlagos served as a stark reminder of the team's ongoing performance crisis. Finishing in 14th place, Pierre Gasly could not hide his frustration after once again failing to break into the points, a trend that has plagued the team since the incident in Azerbaijan.
This result further widens the gap to Racing Bulls in the Constructors' Championship standings. With only three rounds remaining—Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi—the pressure is mounting on the Enstone-based squad to find technical solutions, particularly regarding aerodynamic deficiencies encountered in wet track conditions.
Gasly explained that the team faced significant challenges regarding tire grip. "It was a challenging afternoon for us and it is disappointing to miss the points once again, especially in unpredictable conditions like these which I usually enjoy. We have a lot to analyze, particularly regarding our performance on wet tracks this weekend, as the grip was really poor with both intermediate and full wet tires," he admitted.
His teammate, Franco Colapinto, who finished 13th, highlighted the complexity of tire strategy amidst the fluctuating weather in Brazil. "It was a tricky race, especially due to the weather conditions which made driving very complicated. We struggled to find rhythm, and the team is trying to understand why we encountered so many difficulties in the wet throughout the weekend," Colapinto stated regarding the strategic hurdles faced in Sao Paulo.
Despite the frustration, Gasly remains hopeful for the upcoming Las Vegas street circuit. According to the Frenchman, while recent weeks have not gone as planned, the team has evidence that they can be fast at that venue. The primary focus now is to dissect the aerodynamic data anomalies that appeared during the Brazilian GP, aiming to return to the midfield battle before the season concludes.
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