2023 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix highlights

BWT Alpine F1 Team claimed its first podium of the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season as Esteban Ocon delivered a dry-to-wet masterclass and kept his cool to finish in an impressive third place in Monte Carlo in the 2023 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Pierre Gasly capped off a fantastic Sunday for the team with a seventh-place finish.

In Alpine’s 50th start in Formula 1, Esteban made it memorable by claiming his third sports podium. He ensured he made it a first visit to the rostrum since winning the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2021.

Esteban had to keep calm under sustained pressure from Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton throughout the 78-lap race. And with rain hitting the track in the final third of the race, both drivers switched to Intermediate tyres and remained composed amid the tricky conditions to deliver a fantastic team result with 21 points scored.

The team moves to fifth in the Constructors’ Championship, with Esteban ninth and Pierre tenth in the Drivers’ rankings.

Esteban Ocon:

What a feeling! I’m so happy about the team’s incredible achievement of finishing third on this fantastic circuit and legendary event in Monaco. Thanks to the entire team at Viry and Enstone and here at the track for what we have achieved together. Everyone has been working so hard, and this result is for them. This must serve as motivation to keep progressing as a team and updating the car throughout this season. We have another race next weekend in Barcelona, which must remain our focus to deliver another good result. It’s an excellent feeling for now, and the team and I will enjoy the celebrations!

Pierre Gasly:

Congratulations to the entire team and Esteban for today’s podium; it’s been a decisive day for the team and an excellent reward for everyone’s hard work. On my side, of course, it’s good to score important points, but we know it could have been more had things gone our way. We will review everything to see what can be done better next time. Right now, though, we will focus on the positives, and that’s the fact the car has been perfect all weekend; our upgrades are working, and we look forward to Barcelona next weekend, where we must aim to back up our performance from here in Monaco on a more conventional circuit.

Otmar Szafnauer, Team Principal

What a brilliant day for the team here in Monaco. Congratulations to everybody today, from that trackside to our staff members across Enstone and Viry, for their hard work delivering a car that has proved its capability to fight for the podium. Today was all about staying composed under pressure – notably for our pit crew, engineers and strategists – in dealing with some challenging circumstances with the varying tyre strategies and unpredictable weather. It was also about two world-class race drives from both Esteban and Pierre to deliver such a strong team result. Well done to everyone, and this result must serve as motivation for more results like this during this season.

Alpine F1 Team best pictures:

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523 celebrates his third position in parc ferme. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Alpine F1 Team celebrate third position for Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team celebrates his third position on the podium. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team celebrates his third position with the team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team celebrates his third position on the podium. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday 28th May 2023. Monte Carlo, Monaco.

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