Alpine team principal Bruno Famin had intended to suspend Esteban Ocon for the Canadian Grand Prix following his collision with teammate Pierre Gasly during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The incident almost ruined both drivers’ prospects and sparked scathing criticism from the team.
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In this Formula 1 news roundup, we cover the high cost of Sergio Perez’s crash for Red Bull, Pierre Gasly’s impressive result for Alpine, Logan Sargeant’s rear wing woes at Williams, Oscar Piastri’s car damage, and Charles Leclerc’s celebratory dive in Monaco. These developments are set to have a lasting impact on the 2023 Formula 1 season.
In a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix, Alpine secured its best qualifying result of the season, but a teammate collision forced Esteban Ocon to retire. Pierre Gasly, however, scored his first point of the season despite a puncture, as the team now looks to put the drama behind them and focus on securing more points in the coming races.
Haas F1 Team has become a highly sought-after destination for top Formula 1 drivers, with two seats available for the 2025 season. Under the leadership of new boss Ayao Komatsu and owner Gene Haas, the team has made significant strides, currently sitting seventh in the constructors’ championship with seven points. Ollie Bearman is the frontrunner to sign with Haas, while Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Ocon, and Pierre Gasly are also in contention for the second seat.