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Alpine team principal Bruno Famin reportedly wanted to bench Esteban Ocon for the Canadian Grand Prix, but was apparently over-ruled over fears it would lead to a lawsuit.
Esteban Ocon will be leaving Alpine at the end of the season, but will not be sidelined for the Canadian Grand Prix despite rumors following his collision with Pierre Gasly in Monaco. Allegedly, team boss Bruno Famin considered benching Ocon for the race in Montreal as reported by France’s L’Equipe. Famin’s intention to suspend Ocon was met with opposition from Alpine’s legal department, citing concerns about Ocon’s “right to work”. Ultimately, Ocon was given a five-place grid penalty for the race in Canada, a move not uncommon in F1 history. Famin’s desire to suspend Ocon as a form of punishment would have been a more controversial decision.
