Esteban Ocon surprised many a few weeks ago by stating that had done “98% of the work” of the team in simulator terms, leaving Fernando Alonso in not a very good place.
However, if true, the performance and resilience of the two-time world champion in Formula 1 despite the repetitive Alpine reliability issues They show that it is not all sitting in front of the simulator day in and day out.
What was more complicated to expect is what has happened: as a jilted ex-partner, laurent rossiCEO of the team, has taken advantage of Ocon’s statements to ‘stir up’ Alonso.
The ‘boss’ of the old Renault has assured that Fernando “he doesn’t like the simulator”which he considers a “critical element” today.
“This year, with a new car, there was a lot of work to do and Fernando is not someone who likes to do simulator work. But that doesn’t change what an amazing pilot he is.“, has signaled in an interview in ‘L’Équipe’.
Gasly, who will participate in the simulator work, is one of the “big differences” that Rossi sees in him compared to the Spaniard.
“Pierre will also be involved in the simulator work. It is one of the big differences. Not all pilots spend time in the simulator, but the truth is that today, in the times we live in, it is a critical element,” he added.
Alonso, who has not responded to Ocon’s accusation to date, is focused on the new project of Aston Martin that looks very, very good As confirmed by its technical director, Dan Fallows.
