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Esteban Ocon has expressed that he’s been “deeply saddened” by the online abuse he has received since his first-lap clash with Pierre Gasly in the Monaco Grand Prix. Ocon was criticised over an incident on the opening lap that saw him break a perceived pre-race agreement at Alpine when he strived to overtake his team-mate’s […]
Ocon faced criticism for breaking a pre-race agreement at Alpine by attempting to overtake his teammate’s car on the opening lap, resulting in a collision and terminal damage to his car. Alpine boss Bruno Famin expressed anger and hinted at potential consequences for Ocon’s actions. Former F1 driver Martin Brundle suggested that Ocon’s history of collisions with teammates may impact his future in the sport. Ocon responded to the criticism on social media, acknowledging the incident but defending his professionalism and commitment to the team. He emphasized the team-first mentality in F1 and reiterated his respect for his teammate, Pierre Gasly, despite the incident. Ocon highlighted the intense nature of race starts in Formula One and expressed gratitude for the support he has received throughout his career.
