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Esteban Ocon came under fire for his botched overtake attempt on team-mate Pierre Gasly on the opening lap of the Monaco Grand Prix that forced him to retire.
Ex-Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer cautioned Esteban Ocon for his “selfish” overtake attempt at the Monaco Grand Prix, causing a collision with Pierre Gasly. Ocon retired from the race, while Gasly finished 10th for Alpine. Ocon faced online abuse post-race, prompting him to address it in a statement. Palmer criticized Ocon’s move, stressing the importance of “mutual respect” between teammates on track. He predicted Ocon’s future at Alpine isn’t in immediate danger, but expects changes in the driver lineup by 2025. Famin, Alpine team boss, hinted at “consequences” for the incident, possibly impacting Ocon’s tenure with the team. Despite speculation, Ocon is likely to race in Montreal, but the team dynamics may shift in the coming seasons to enhance performance and teamwork.
