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Esteban Ocon has acknowledged that Alpine are expecting a “difficult” challenge ahead in terms of trying to reclaim eighth place in the constructors’ championship from Williams, with the Frenchman admitting that much of the season so far has been “full of problems and issues” for the squad.
After Williams bolstered their tally by taking a double-points finish in Azerbaijan, the Grove outfit now hold P8 with 16 points, giving them a three-point lead over Alpine. The Enstone team, meanwhile, have failed to score during the last three rounds in what has been an inconsistent campaign for them.
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Speaking during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, Ocon was asked whether he expected Alpine to retake the position in the championship from Williams, a task that he suggested could be a “tough one”.
“It’s going to be difficult, for sure,” the 28-year-old said. “Williams are on a very upward trajectory on their side. They’ve been very quick all season and probably quicker than us most times.
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