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Alpine confirm Ocon split whilst Verstappen downplays expectations – RacingNews365 Review
Alpine Formula 1 team has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will be leaving at the end of the 2024 season, with team principal Bruno Famin expressing gratitude for Ocon’s commitment since 2019. Ocon’s departure from the French squad was announced as his contract was not renewed for the following year.
Max Verstappen downplayed expectations of a Red Bull resurgence at the Canadian Grand Prix after the team faced challenges similar to their difficult weekend at Singapore in 2023.
Charles Leclerc opened up about how his father’s passing in 2017 accelerated his maturity, describing his father as his mentor who sadly passed just before his win at the Formula 2 Baku feature race.
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi believes Frederic Vasseur can guide the Scuderia back to Formula 1 success after a long drought in championships.
Ralf Schumacher pointed out that Red Bull retaining Sergio Perez was crucial in managing the team’s financials, especially regarding Max Verstappen’s high salary and the potential impact of Perez’s contract extension.
