Let's just take a picture with Cosmopolitan magazine.
When we make the same mistakes twice, that is not acceptable.
There is a state of mind which is not up to
the level of what has been done in the past by the same team.
We are concerned and focused.
Hey, Tony. We just arrived and we got my ticket.
And we're waiting for you. I can't wait, to be honest. I'm excited!
- So nice to see you! - Hey, how are you?
- It's good to see you. Yes, I'm great. - I'm trying to remember the last time...
Yeah, that's crazy. When was the last time we met?
I think it was in Miami when I came to see you.
That was just a quick visit.
How is your season going?
The season?
Well, there's some good and some less good.
For my career, I need things to be better right now.
Is that possible?
Let's go, guys.
How are things in the team?
I'm just in the middle.
How do you stay focused, Esteban? It must be hard.
Well, it's... it's... There are always things going on in the team.
I'm just focused on my role.
Otmar, which of your drivers do you prefer?
The one I prefer, and it changes,
is always the quicker one.
You know what I mean?
We're aiming for fourth place, but we're fifth.
A long way off in terms of performance and points.
That isn't what we were hoping for.
We have to correct the situation as soon as possible.
Where's our hospitality?
Yeah, just keep going.
Are they footballers?
- Pierre, radio check. - Yeah, all good. Yeah.
Full focus. Make sure we get some good points.
Let's go, boys. Be sharp and we'll get them.
Hamilton 0.5 behind.
Doing a good job.
- I'm feeling good on these tires. - Yeah, copy that.
Good start. Currently running P11.
Next car, Stroll.
- Copy. - Okay, let's push.
I have a problem, guys.
For fuck's sake.
Box the car, please. Box, box, box. Box, box.
Okay, what's wrong?
We're concerned it's not gonna last more than another lap.
Esteban, we are retiring the car.
Switch off, please. Switch off. And be ready to jump out, please.
I'm very sorry.
So, for info, Esteban is out of the race.
What's our position?
Uh, P6.
Piastri one second behind.
Yeah, he's got fucking DRS! So we've got to react now.
We are losing a lot of time on the straight.
Understood. We're on it.
Boxing this lap.
P11 at the moment.
All we got.
Behind, you've got Stroll.
Copy.
He was off the track.
He needs to give me back that fucking position now!
Yeah, we're on it, mate. Stay calm.
Eight laps to go.
- Let's get him, mate. - Push, push, push!
Beautiful, mate.
So Sainz, one second.
Overtake available.
Gotta be fucking kidding me.
We need more straight-line speed if we wanna fight.
I passed the guy, then he's passing me like a joke on the straight.
How many laps to go?
Eight. Eight laps to go.
Stroll 0.3 behind.
I need more power!
That fucker didn't give me enough space!
That's it. Stroll broke the suspension.
Ah, sorry, mate.
Can't believe this.
It's a real disappointment.
We shouldn't be trying to find excuses,
and we simply need to work harder
to correct things and improve quickly.
- Radio check? - Yes, radio check.
Let's stay focused and try to get in the points.
Fuck's sake. I got massively hit, guys.
I don't understand.
Too much damage.
Esteban, this is gonna be terminal, please. We're retiring.
I don't like to bring luck into things.
Bad luck goes hand in hand with not being good enough.
Starting from the middle of the grid,
you're more at risk of being involved in collisions on the first corners.
We're trying to fight for what few points we can,
and two double DNFs is extremely frustrating.
The pressure is, of course, on Otmar because he is the team principal.
Everyone has suffered.
Everyone in the garage, the office, the drivers.
It's how we can... combat that.
If times don't change,
we're gonna be facing the same thing, aren't we?
It has been a focus point for us and a sort of request and requirement
to try and improve over the course of the last few months.
When you do worse than your competitors, it's extremely frustrating.
We need to help the team progress.
We know we have to change something.
I don't know what the fuck's going on. Very strange.
Never a dull moment.
What a shitshow, huh?
No way.
You know that was never mutual agreement.
But I'm sorry to see you go.
- It won't be forever. - No, I know.
In some respects, it feels like a bit of a shitshow at the moment.
You're probably better off out of it.
That's where it is.
I tried. I mean, last year, we were fourth.
Not all of it, but a bit of that was because of me.
When we realized we were very far from our performance goals,
we talked with Otmar and the top management,
and we realized we weren't on the same page
about the way we had to change things.
So we agreed it was better to go our separate ways.
Otmar!
- Good luck. - Thank you. I'll need it.
All the best.
That's life.
Who's with Bruno? Christian Horner?
Alunni Bravi, Christian Horner, and Mike Krack.
- I know Mike. - Alunni Bravi, he speaks French?
Yes, yes, he speaks very good French.
Christian, I have more doubts about.
Still alive.
Yeah.
My goal is to change the dynamic and morale of the team.
My leadership, the way I do things,
is I want to be close to the people.
Close to the team, and to stay in contact.
I need everyone to follow me on this project
so we can perform as good as possible.
With the situation between Esteban and Pierre,
I realized that I had to do something.
We talked.
In talking about it quickly between the three of us,
it allowed us to clear things up and move on.
And there aren't going to be any problems between them anymore.
And that gives us a very positive dynamic.
There are a lot of people in an F1 team,
but you have to know everybody,
and know their needs, what their job is, and what it entails.
What are their difficulties? How can you help them?
Make sure that everyone has what they need in order to work well together.
We have a plan, and will execute it and move forward.
But we know that the following races will be difficult.
I must say, this place is crazy.
I've never seen that much orange.
I'm so excited.
- Ready? - Uh-huh.
Let's get this one done, shall we?
Where do you think we'll finish?
I've always enjoyed leading teams. It's something I do well.
Project Alpine is a huge responsibility,
so the pressure is there.
But I have faith
in the ability of all the people from Alpine
to outdo themselves
and give their all to improving the team in the long run.
- Ready for radio check? - Good radio.
Last car is on the grid.
Nice work, mate.
Lots of rain starting.
Box! Box, box, box, box.
- Box, box. - Copy.
- Okay, head down, mate. - Copy.
Overtake available.
Keep pushing, mate. You're making places.
Good job.
Okay, mate. So P4.
- That's what I like! - Nice work, mate.
And how's the track?
- Pretty dry. - Copy.
Okay, Esteban, keep your pace up.
DRS enabled.
- Okay, let's keep going. - Copy.
- This rain could get very heavy. - What's our current position?
Currently, we are P4.
Pérez P3.
Okay, Checo, we have a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.
Fuck!
All right, mate, so Pérez has a five-second penalty.
Six laps. Stay within five seconds if you can.
Full focus.
Gap to Gasly 2.6.
Time to gain turn one and two compared to Pérez.
Just give me the gap.
3.1 seconds.
Last lap. He was a bit quicker than us in sector one.
P3, baby. P3!
Let's go!
Let's fucking go!
Amazing, man! Amazing!
What a race! What a race!
That is the checkered flag. P10.
Pierre third, so he got a podium.
Oh, guys!
Yes!
Fuck yes! That's what I like, baby!
You guys can be proud. Very well executed.
Awesome job. Awesome job.
Thank you.
Everything was great, so...
Really stoked.
Really, really good car, so...
Very happy for all of you guys.
Are you happy with the trophy?
It feels good. It's a piece of plastic, but...
Is it microwaveable?
Yeah, it can be a big glass at home.
So the priority was clearly to change the team's mindset.
And now, it is together that we will succeed
in increasing our results,
progressing, and achieving victories.
Fuck! My hand.