The French team would have scheduled a test session with four drivers to award its second seat next season. What compromise the arrival of Pierre Gasly?
New twist at Alpine? After the surprise departure of Fernando Alonso, and the snub Oscar Piastri, the French team is still looking for a teammate for Esteban Ocon next season.
Several names circulate, including that of Pierre Gasly, a track confirmed by Laurent Rossi. Most according to the RacingNews365 websiteAlpine has scheduled a test session with four drivers… but not Gasly.
This test session would take place at the Hungaroring, in the days preceding the Singapore Grand Prix. The invited drivers are Nyck de Vries, very recently ninth with Williams on his debut at Monza, Jack Doohan (son of legendary motorcycle racer Mick Doohan), Colton Herta (McLaren IndyCar) and Mick Schumacher (Haas).
Gasly-Ocon, le duo impossible ?
RacingNews365 even mentioned the presence of Sebastian Vettel, which was very surprising given that the German decided to retire at the end of the season. On the other hand, not a word about Gasly, which would go in the direction of what Jacques Villeneuve said about a 100% French association with Ocon.
“They don’t get along, so don’t put them together, Villeneuve told F1TV about the two French drivers. Gasly is under contract, you have to move mountains to get him, so it doesn’t make sense. And he hasn’t had a very good season in general. »