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Esteban Ocon is skipping media day at the season-ending F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to feeling “unwell”.
Alpine has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will not be present at the Yas Marina Circuit on Thursday due to his recovery. According to a team spokesperson, Ocon was feeling unwell this week and doctors have advised him to rest. Although his condition has improved, he will miss the media duties at the circuit. Alpine expects him to return to the F1 paddock as soon as possible. It is not uncommon for drivers to skip media duties if they are not feeling well, as seen with Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez in previous instances. Currently, Ocon is in 12th place in the drivers’ championship, trailing four points behind his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly.
