Monaco GP: collision Between Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, possible exclusion in Canada?
During the Monaco Grand Prix, a collision between Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly sparked numerous reactions and could have significant consequences for the team. This incident, which occurred on the first lap of the race, highlighted internal tensions and could lead to drastic decisions for the upcoming race in Canada.
A fratricidal collision.
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, starting 10th and 11th on the grid respectively, collided after Ocon attempted an audacious maneuver by overtaking Gasly on the inside of the Portier corner. The impact damaged Ocon’s car, forcing him to retire, while Gasly managed to restart after the second start and eventually scored his first point of the season.
Immediate reactions and consequences.
Quickly pointed out as the culprit, Ocon apologized on social media, acknowledging his mistake: “Today’s incident is my fault, the gap was too small and I apologize to the team.” This apology did not suffice to calm tensions, as the Alpine Team Principal expressed his disappointment on Canal+, lamenting that his two drivers ended up colliding in such a manner.
Penalty and exclusion hypothesis.
Due to this collision, Ocon was penalized with a five-place grid drop for the next Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for June 9. However, according to Sky Sports F1, there is also a consideration that Ocon might be excluded from this race, an idea that resonates with the statements made by Alpine Team Principal Laurent Rossi, who mentioned wanting to “take drastic measures” following this incident.
Impact on the Alpine team.
Pierre Gasly, on the other hand, expressed his disappointment with the incident: “We shouldn’t find ourselves in this kind of situation between teammates, it’s sad. I’m disappointed with the situation. We will need to talk about it; we cannot afford to lose opportunities to score points like this because every point will count at the end of the season.” Despite the incident, Gasly managed to score a point for the team, offering a small consolation in an otherwise challenging season for Alpine.
Conclusion :
The incident between Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix could have significant repercussions for the Alpine team. The penalty given to Ocon and the potential exclusion from the Canadian Grand Prix illustrate the seriousness of the situation. The decisions made by the team in the coming days will be crucial for the remainder of the season.
