Ocon, Gasly, and Oakes: Together Again for Formula 1's Future
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly to reunite at Alpine for 2023
Alpine has confirmed that Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly will be their driver pairing for the 2023 Formula 1 season.
The French duo previously raced together at Toro Rosso in 2018, and their reunion has been met with excitement by fans and pundits alike.
Ocon said he was "delighted" to be back with Gasly, and that he was looking forward to "working together to achieve great things."
Oliver Oakes joins Alpine as sporting director
In addition to the news of Ocon and Gasly's reunion, Alpine also announced that Oliver Oakes has been appointed as their new sporting director.
Oakes has previously worked with Mercedes and McLaren, and his appointment is seen as a sign of Alpine's ambition to become a top team in Formula 1.
Oakes said he was "excited" to join Alpine, and that he was "looking forward to working with the team to achieve their goals."
What does this mean for Alpine's future?
The signings of Ocon, Gasly, and Oakes are a clear sign that Alpine is serious about challenging for the world championship in the future.
The team has a strong driver pairing in Ocon and Gasly, and Oakes has a proven track record of success in Formula 1.
If Alpine can continue to make progress with its car, then there is no reason why they cannot be a major force in Formula 1 in the years to come.
Conclusion
The signing of Ocon, Gasly, and Oakes is a major statement of intent from Alpine.
The team now has a strong foundation in place, and they will be hoping to challenge for the world championship in the future.