After a hearing in Mexico on Thursday, the FIA stewards decided that Alpine's challenge against Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix penalty was not valid.
When one goes by statistics, Ricciardo is undoubtedly the more accomplished driver but Alpine decided to go with Gasly to make it in all French line-up.
As we anticipate Audi's first race on an F1 track, here is a look at how each of the 2022 constructors fared in their first ever F1 race.
Daniel Ricciardo has been officially informed by the McLaren Formula 1 team that Oscar Piastri will take his place in the following season.
Fernando Alonso of Alpine claims that prior to "massive vibrations" on his tyres forcing a third late pitstop, he was "going to P6" from last in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Ocon made a strong start on Sunday, moving up as high as third in the opening stint after starting the race in sixth place.
After starting from the first row, Alonso was eighth after suffering an engine issue as his pace in the final stages was hampered.
This weekend will be special for Fernando Alonso and his fans as he is set to create history by shattering yet another record.
Ocon, a Mercedes junior driver since 2015, is roughly a year and a half Russell's senior and has been associated with the German giants for longer.
The two-time world champion achieved his best finish of the season, one position ahead of Hamilton, who was unable to pass due to Alonso's incredibly sluggish speed.