Pierre Gasly’s Throttle Stuck in São Paulo GP: ‘The Car Wasn’t Slowing Down’
Pierre Gasly says his throttle got stuck in the F1 São Paulo GP, as Alpine left without points and fell 45 behind Racing Bulls. The fight for fifth in the F1 constructors’ championship is slipping from Alpine’s hands after another…
Pierre Gasly experienced a throttle issue during the Formula 1 São Paulo GP that left his car unable to slow down. Alpine team struggled to secure points, falling 45 behind their rivals, Racing Bulls. The rain affected the team's performance, prompting Gasly to consider changing the rear wing and starting from the pit lane. Gasly attributed the car's strange behavior to aerodynamic deficiencies.
While he initially felt the dry conditions were favorable, the wet weather exacerbated the car's problems, causing him to finish 14th. His teammate, Franco Colapinto, faced similar challenges, with no grip in the wet. Gasly's throttle became stuck at one point, making it impossible for him to slow down. Despite performing well during dry conditions, the team struggled as the rain returned, leading them to ponder changes for the future.
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