Ocon explains the reason for Alpine’s decline with a ‘recadito’

Esteban Ocon is suffering now 2024 with Alpine. To such an extent that they will part ways as soon as this season ends and the Frenchman will start a new adventure with the help of haas.

After the great season he achieved in 2022, where the Frenchman finished eighth in the World Cup with 92 points leading the Fernando Alonsoeverything seems to indicate that this is a good starting point for Alpine to go after the top teams. Nothing could be further from the truth. Last year they were overtaken by Aston Martin and in 2024 they are third from bottom in the constructors’ table after more than half the championship.

To explain the reasons that triggered this situation, Ocon was very clear: “Many things did not evolve as they should. For me, for Fernando. [Alonso]said Pierre [Gasly]said Daniel [Ricciardo]we talked a lot about the car’s development. unfortunately, At some point there was a loop where we provided information but did not receive any feedback or confirmation “You’re welcome,” he said in remarks to Motorsportweek.

“We’ve improved a lot on other things, but we can’t wait years and years to fix some problems. And that’s what happened. It’s disappointing for everyone because we didn’t have the kind of performance we expected and that’s what we have to deal with to survive.”

The best for the future

Ocon’s departure from Alpine after five seasons at the same time was not a good one. The accident he had with Gasly in Monaco ended the patience of the French stewards and they announced a few days later that they would not renew him. Despite everything he’s been through, Esteban wants to finish with a delicious taste in his mouth.

“I wish this team the best for the future, I hope they can be competitive again, as they have been in the past. There are many new coaches in the team today and I wish them the best. I won’t be here in the future to find out how it goes, but I hope this brand makes a comeback“, it just is.