Story byPhoto by Mark Thompson/Getty ImagesRebecca BraybrookSat, January 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM UTC·4 min readAlpine’s Pierre Gasly has shared an update on his relationship with Esteban Ocon, speaking about their past issues and how things stand today during a recent appearance on Formula 1’s Off The Grid series. Gasly has been a familiar face in the paddock since breaking into the sport in 2017. Over that time, he’s built a reputation as one of F1’s more experienced drivers. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne of the standout moments of his career came in 2020 when he took advantage of Lewis Hamilton’s penalty to claim a memorable home victory at Monza. He had spent his entire career up to that point within the Red Bull system but eventually grew frustrated by not getting another chance with the senior team. That led him to Alpine, where he was paired with Ocon, someone he’d clashed with before joining them. What Gasly Said About His Relationship With Ocon“I think there is definitely more respect between us now,” Gasly said during his appearance on Off The Grid.