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Bruno Famin has defended his axing of Esteban Ocon, and his angry reaction after the Frenchman’s Monaco crash with team-mate Pierre Gasly.
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin has defended his decision to part ways with Esteban Ocon after the Monaco Grand Prix incident, citing the breach of pre-race instructions as a significant factor. Famin expressed visible anger following Ocon’s collision with teammate Pierre Gasly in Monaco and emphasized the consequences of not following team directives. Alpine announced Ocon’s departure at the end of the season, noting that the decision was not solely due to the Monaco incident. Famin clarified that instructions were given collectively to all drivers before races, not individually. Despite speculation, Famin clarified that benching Ocon for a race was never considered, highlighting the professionalism required in handling such situations. Famin emphasized the need for professionalism in driver pairs and indicated a preference for professional drivers who prioritize teamwork for the benefit of the team.
