The parade of Alonso and Ocon with Alpine at Le Mans

The moment was historic: Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso performed a parade a few hours before the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This is the first time that an F1 has driven on the Sarthe track.

Published on 21/08/2021 à 15:22

Quentin DUBOIS

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The parade of Alonso and Ocon with Alpine at Le Mans

It's a moment that motorsport enthusiasts have been impatiently awaiting. Esteban Ocon et Fernando Alonso performed the parade well with Alpine. A tour of the circuit which made it possible to present the entire competition program ofAlpine. This is how the spectators present on site had the chance to see the last winner in F1, Esteban Ocon at the wheel of the A110 GT4 having won the GT4 International Cup but also and above all theAlpine 1 F2018 with double winner Fernando Alonso at the wheel 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was the first time that an F1 car took to the Sarthe track. The Spanish driver took the opportunity to talk about the Le Mans race and hopes to see a good race for the 89th edition.

“I have to bear Alpine today, laughs Alonso. More seriously, I especially hope that we will have a very good race between Toyota et Alpine. I definitely have an affinity for #8. We'll see what the result gives but in terms of pure speed, I think Toyota is a little ahead. For my part, I would like to race at Le Mans again in the future. Already I will have to drive the virtual version of Le Mans in January in a few months and we will see for the rest. »

No F1 for Ocon but a GT4. The Norman spoke of his dream of participating in the most famous double clock tower.

“The 24 Hours of Le Mans is something I dream about, admits Ocon. My family doesn't live far away so it would pretty much be a race home. Possibly I will do the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans in a few months if I have a good simulator at my disposal. But today, I'm here to support my friends. »

Alongside the two F1 drivers, there was French two-wheel drive Rally champion Manu Guigou at the wheel of the A110. Rally. There were also five Alpine Production A110S, one of which was driven by the brand's CEO, Laurent Red

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