Alpine's P6 battle heats up as Gasly and Ocon defy early struggles

In Brazil, amid challenging weather conditions, the Alpine team achieved a double podium finish with Pierre Gasly placing second and Esteban Ocon securing third. This success marked a significant turnaround for the team, which had struggled throughout the season and found itself at the back of the grid at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Despite Ocon's impressive performance, there were internal challenges within the team, including management issues and a transition period that added pressure on the drivers. Ocon expressed disappointment over being sidelined from the season's last race in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he hoped to debut a special farewell helmet. In a social media post, he lamented,