ALPINE POLE POSITION SHOCKS NOW NEARLY EXTINCT

Original: Why F1 pole shocks like Gasly's are close to extinct

Alpine's recent pole position achievement by Gasly represents a rare occurrence, as conventional conditions have made it increasingly difficult for teams outside the established frontrunners to secure pole positions in Formula 1.

It had been a long, long time since a team like Alpine had put a car on F1 pole in conventional conditions. And it might still be before it happens again