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Ocon: Alpine made first “step backwards” since F1 season start
Esteban Ocon mentioned that the first lap damage suffered by him and Pierre Gasly did impact their performance during the race. However, he believes that the overall lack of competitiveness cannot be solely attributed to the damage sustained. Ocon finished 15th in the race, more than 20 seconds behind the competitor ahead, Valtteri Bottas. Despite attempts to employ aggressive strategies, Alpine struggled to keep up with their rivals, forcing Ocon to concede that they were not quick enough. Ocon expressed disappointment in the team’s performance during the race, highlighting their inability to defend against stronger competitors and suggesting that changes made for qualifying may have adversely affected their long-run form.
