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Esteban Ocon will have to face “consequences” after trying to overtake team-mate Pierre Gasly on the first lap of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin publicly criticized Esteban Ocon for causing a collision with teammate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix. Ocon’s move on Gasly at Portier led to contact, resulting in damage to both cars. While Gasley was able to secure a point, Ocon’s actions jeopardized the team’s result. Famin expressed disappointment in Ocon’s reckless move and stated that consequences will be determined soon. Ocon received a 5-place grid drop penalty for the next race along with two penalty points on his licence. Famin emphasized that the incident was unnecessary and put the team’s performance at risk. Ocon apologized on social media, but the full extent of the consequences is yet to be revealed.