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Under-fire Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has taken to social media to defend himself and express regret over the “abuse and negativity” that followed his Monaco Grand Prix collision with Pierre Gasly
Under-fire Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon expressed regret over the negative response online following his collision with Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix. Despite the severity of the incident, Gasly’s track position was not compromised, but Ocon’s gearbox damage forced him to retire. Team principal Bruno Famin criticized Ocon and hinted at possible consequences, fueling speculation about his future races. Ocon defended his actions, stating that he has always followed team instructions and acknowledged his past clashes with teammates. Ocon, who is likely to leave Alpine at the end of the year, emphasized the competitive nature of F1 and the emotions involved in racing.
