BWT Alpine Formulation One Workforce heads to Albert Park, Melbourne for the opening spherical of the 2025 FIA Formulation One World Championship, the Australian Grand Prix.
Oliver Oakes, Workforce Principal: “After weeks of preparation, now we head to Australia for the opening race of the season. It’s all the time time when racing begins as all groups and each driver lays down a mark and we are going to actually see the place we stand. We’re effectively ready, we had a productive three days testing in Bahrain and I do know each Pierre and Jack are greater than able to get going now and do their speaking on the observe. It is Jack’s house race so it’ll little doubt be an important day for him. As ever, we are going to intention to construct up our race weekend step-by-step after which see what the result is by Sunday when it counts. I am very happy with everybody’s efforts and now that should proceed and we should keep motivated as we start the lengthy, 24-race season the place there’s loads at stake.”
Pierre Gasly: “I am actually excited to get the season began – my third with the staff. I do know the staff inside out and I really feel we have constructed momentum with numerous constructive modifications and enhancements all through. There’s an actual buzz across the place and I am wanting to hit the observe and see the place we stand. Beginning the season in Melbourne is all the time a problem with the journey and time distinction, but it surely’s such a cool occasion. It is Jack’s house race, so it’s going to be further particular for him. Albert Park is a singular avenue circuit, bumpy and tough, and the primary few races of the 12 months are all the time unpredictable as a result of the tracks are all so completely different. In a decent midfield battle, consistency can be key. Final 12 months, we began the season in a tricky place, however the way in which we turned issues round was actually spectacular. I have not seen a change like that inside a season earlier than. Long run, we’re right here to compete on the entrance. It can take time, however I actually consider we’re on target. I can not wait to get the season began in Melbourne and to see how we carry out in opposition to the competitors.”
Jack Doohan: “I can’t wait to kick off the 2025 Formulation One season and doing it on house turf in Australia makes it much more particular. Beginning my full-time rookie season in Albert Park is a dream come true and the help from the followers can be unbelievable so I can be absorbing each second. I’ve labored so onerous for this chance, now it’s about working carefully with the staff and guaranteeing I extract absolutely the most from the automobile. Albert Park is a difficult circuit, it’s half avenue observe, half everlasting circuit, which makes it distinctive. The floor might be slippery, and getting right into a rhythm early is essential. A robust begin to the season is all the time vital, so I’m hoping we are able to put the whole lot collectively and kick issues off the appropriate approach. It’s onerous to foretell precisely the place we can be when it comes to efficiency till we get out on observe in Melbourne, however our purpose is to optimise each side of the automobile and put ourselves in the absolute best place.”
