Pierre Gasly salvaged a crucial P8 finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, calling the result "damage limitation" after a challenging weekend for Alpine. Despite qualifying 14th and openly admitting he wasn't "comfortable" in the car, the Frenchman executed a strong race drive to climb six positions and secure four points. Gasly has battled significant traction issues since Alpine introduced upgrades in Miami, impacting his performance in Montreal's cool conditions. His surprising Sunday drive saw him hold off Liam Lawson's quicker Racing Bulls, a testament to his racecraft. Alpine scored 12 points with both cars in the top eight, a rare feat this season. Data clearly points to traction as their primary problem area. Fixing these issues is paramount as they head into the unique demands of Monaco, where traction is vital for strong results.
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Pierre Gasly salvaged a crucial P8 finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, calling the result "damage limitation" after a challenging weekend for Alpine. Despite qualifying 14th and openly admitting he wasn't "comfortable" in the car, the Frenchman executed a strong race drive to climb six positions and secure four points. Gasly has battled significant traction issues since Alpine introduced upgrades in Miami, impacting his performance in Montreal's cool conditions. His surprising Sunday drive saw him hold off Liam Lawson's quicker Racing Bulls, a testament to his racecraft. Alpine scored 12 points with both cars in the top eight, a rare feat this season. Data clearly points to traction as their primary problem area. Fixing these issues is paramount as they head into the unique demands of Monaco, where traction is vital for strong results.
