2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Highlights

Esteban started from P15 on New Softs and finished P15: Pit stops on Lap 19 for New Hards and lap 33 for New Mediums. His fastest lap was 1 min 36.232 secs.

Pierre started from P17 on New Softs and finished P16: Pit Stops on Lap 16 for New Hards and Lap 32 for New Hards. Fastest Lap: 1 min 37.505 secs.

Esteban Ocon

It was not an easy race today. We picked up some damage at the start, and after that, we tried different strategy options to give us a chance to fight. But, ultimately, we were not quick enough today to compete with those around us and keep them behind after the restart. It was unfortunate to pick up the damage. However, I do not think it made a massive difference to the overall picture of the race. We struggled with race pace compared to Qualifying, so we have a lot to review, and hopefully, we can come back stronger at the next race in Shanghai.

Pierre Gasly

Unfortunately, it’s been a long afternoon for us in Suzuka. There are some positives, including having two solid standing starts. At the second one, after the red flag, I overtook the Haas, then Esteban and then got myself alongside Yuki [Tsunoda]. At that point, I was sandwiched between both in an unfortunate racing incident. It meant I had significant damage to the floor – costing around 30 points of downforce – and, therefore, lap time as a result of the damage. From then on, it was a challenging race; there was not much we could do other than push as hard as possible. It’s not where we want to be, but it’s good that we brought the first upgrades to the car this weekend. We have to keep developing the concept and keep bringing parts as soon as possible as we need them in order to improve our current position.

Bruno Famin – Team Principal

Our race was compromised by the damage sustained to both cars at the second standing start in a racing incident. Both cars suffered significant losses in downforce, which cost us performance and lap time. Even so, we lack pace, and we must keep improving in all areas and bringing upgrades to the car.

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