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Alpine has reportedly not ruled out benching Esteban Ocon in response to his first-lap collision with Formula 1 team-mate Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix. The Enstone-based squad encountered a disaster on the race’s opening lap as Ocon dived up Gasly’s inside at Portier and the two drivers touched on the corner’s exit. Ocon’s […]
The Enstone-based squad faced a disaster on the race’s opening lap when Ocon and Gasly collided at Portier, leading to Ocon’s car sustaining terminal damage and Gasly getting a front-right puncture. Due to a subsequent collision that resulted in a red flag, Gasly was able to maintain his position and finish 10th. Alpine Team Principal Bruno Famin expressed disappointment in the incident, hinting at potential consequences for Ocon. Famin later clarified that the matter would be addressed internally, behind closed doors, to avoid compromising the team. Famin’s strong reaction suggests that Ocon may face serious repercussions, possibly missing the next race in Canada. Gasly revealed a pre-race agreement that protected the lead driver, shedding light on the reasons behind Famin’s frustration.
