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Ocon explains why he didn’t follow ‘hold position’ F1 team order
French driver Esteban Ocon had an impressive race in Las Vegas, finishing fourth after starting from 16th on the grid. However, there was some controversy as he overtook his teammate Pierre Gasly despite receiving a radio message telling him to hold position. Ocon explained that he didn’t hear the full message and thought he was allowed to make the move. If the team had asked him to give back the position, he would have complied.
Ocon expressed contrasting emotions, as he was initially disappointed after qualifying but felt elated after his strong race performance. He had endured some challenging races lately but never lost faith in his team’s abilities. Gasly, on the other hand, had a frustrating time due to graining on his tires, causing a significant drop in his position. He described the race as a nightmare after the promising start.
