Will Alpine F1 team bench Esteban Ocon for the Canadian GP?
Esteban Ocon faced criticism for his mistake at the Monte Carlo Grand Prix when he collided with his teammate, Pierre Gasly.
Esteban Ocon came under heavy criticism after a mistake at the Monte Carlo Grand Prix. He hit his team-mate Pierre Gasly, which is why even now there is thinking at Alpine that he will be replaced for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Team boss Bruno Famin was furious, as was Pierre Gasly. Famin also announced that there would be consequences for Okon. At the exit from Poitiers, he hit the back of Gasly’s car while trying to overtake him. Esteban ended the race due to considerable damage, while Pierre continued the race. This is an additional pain for Alpin, who has scored only one point since the beginning of the season.
Civil war in Alpine. Neither Gasly or Ocon cares about team orders, they both want to get out of that French sh🥖tbox...
— Maxx | F1newsletter.com (@F1_Newsletter) May 26, 2024
Crazy divebomb from Ocon, but I wonder why Gasly couldn't brake to avoid this?
Also insane onboard brom Stroll behind them. #F1 #monacogp pic.twitter.com/PNtFgv6EAA
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Okon posted on social networks, thanking those who supported him, but he also expressed concern about the large number of insults.
In regards to the incident, he expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance in Monte Carlo. “I respect for Pierre as a teammate and a competitor. We have always worked collaboratively and professionally inside the team, and this will continue to be the case. There is no reward without risk in Formula One... This is the main reason why I love this sport so much,” Okon emphasized. Esteban concluded by saying, “I am looking forward to competing in Montreal in front of the fantastic Canadian fans.”