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Esteban Ocon has tempered celebrations after Alpine picked up its first point of the F1 season at the Miami Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon stressed the need to not get carried away with celebrations, despite scoring his first point of the season at the Miami Grand Prix for Alpine. Picking up P10, Ocon’s performance helped lift his team to eighth in the constructors’ standings after starting at the bottom of the table. While battling team-mate Pierre Gasly, they avoided clashes, enabling Ocon to secure a points finish by overtaking rivals including Nico Hulkenberg. Despite Alpine’s struggles this season following a design overhaul, Ocon highlighted the progress made compared to earlier races, emphasizing the importance of incremental improvements during challenging times. The French driver acknowledged the team’s perseverance and dedication in understanding their performance issues, expressing satisfaction with achieving rewards after a tough period.
