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Daniel Ricciardo said Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly’s coming together at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix stoked memories of his infamous Red Bull clash with Max Verstappen at Baku in 2018. Ocon drew criticism from Alpine team-mate Gasly and Team Principal Bruno Famin alike with his unsuccessful lunge on the #10 car at Portier […]
Ocon’s aggressive move on Gasly during the opening lap of the Sunday GP at Portier drew criticism, going against team protocol and resulting in rumors of potential consequences for the French driver in upcoming races. Ricciardo, who witnessed the incident, noted the intense wheel-to-wheel contact between the two Alpines, reminiscent of his past crash with Verstappen in 2018. This incident highlighted tensions between teammates and the potential consequences of prioritizing personal gains over team objectives in the competitive driver market. Both Ocon and Gasly, whose contracts with Alpine are expiring, have been linked to other teams, suggesting a possible shake-up in the driver line-up for the 2025 season. Amidst all this, Team Principal Bruno Famin and the Alpine team are likely facing challenges in managing internal dynamics and driver aspirations moving forward.
