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Esteban Ocon’s future with the Alpine team has been under speculation after he collided with team-mate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix.
After causing a first-lap incident with teammate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon addressed the online abuse he received through a statement on social media. The collision led to extensive damage to his car, preventing him from restarting the race. Although initially given a 10-second time penalty, it was converted to a five-place grid drop for the next race. Team principal Bruno Famin expressed his frustration over the incident on live TV but confirmed Ocon would still race in the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite the criticism, Ocon defended his professional approach to the sport and emphasized the importance of teamwork in Formula 1. He acknowledged his mistake in the incident and remained grateful for the support he received amidst the backlash.
