Alpine Boss Assures Ocon of Full Support Amidst Turmoil in Formula 1
Formula 1 standings have been abuzz with the recent drama surrounding Esteban Ocon and his team, Alpine. The tension escalated after the Canadian Grand Prix, where Ocon expressed frustration over the team not following through on a promise to return a position he had given up to teammate Pierre Gasly. Ocon stated, “I’ve done my part of the job – the team hasn’t, honestly… It is not fair, on that race. So, I’m very frustrated with how things have been played out.” (Formula 1 today)
This incident comes on the heels of the Monaco Grand Prix crash that led to Ocon’s exit from the team at the end of the year. Additionally, the French driver revealed he was running a heavier car in Canada, further fueling the drama. The situation has raised questions about the relationship between Ocon and the team.
However, Alpine boss Bruno Famin has stepped in to assure Ocon of the team’s full support, dismissing any notion that they would intentionally hold him back. Famin told Autosport, “Esteban can count on all the team to help him to get the best result, because Esteban having the best result is helping the team having the best possible result. And we count on Esteban to bring everything he can bring to the team.” (Formula 1 news)
With 15 races remaining in the Formula 1 calendar, Famin emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, “The team is everybody within the team: driver, mechanic, engineer – everybody has to bring his own to make the best possible result for the team. And the driver is part of the team.” (Formula 1 standings)
Alpine’s competitiveness in the constructors’ championship means that every point is crucial, and Famin has made it clear that the team will not hamper Ocon’s performance. “We will not put aside Esteban at all,” he said. “He will have exactly the same condition as Pierre. They are on the same level, same status.” (Formula 1 today)
When asked about concerns over Ocon being demotivated with his future elsewhere, Famin replied, “I don’t worry more than before…” The team’s focus remains on achieving the best possible results, and Famin is confident that Ocon will continue to play a crucial role in their Formula 1 campaign.
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