Alpine changes Esteban Ocon’s gearbox in Monaco, but the Frenchman has to retire
An incident between two Alpines occurred on the first lap. This caused considerable damage to Esteban Ocon's car. During the red flag, the team carried out repairs on car number 31. In the end, the damage was too extensive.
He will get a slap on the wrist. During the first round, Esteban Ocon tried to overtake his teammate just before the tunnel. But the attack was way too bold. The two men collided. Esteban Ocon took off before hitting the barrier.
The impact heavily damaged his car. The rear suspension was destroyed as well as part of his gearbox. During the red flag caused by the Perez-Magnussen-Hülkenberg incident, Alpine tried to make repairs to Esteban Ocon’s car.
He will leave the pit lane after everyone else in any case. The left rear suspension is bent. The gearbox casing is damaged. So, we are changing the whole assembly. It’s sad this kind of incident, indicated Bruno Famin, director of the Alpine team, live on Canal +.
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The latter puts all the blame on Esteban Ocon. His attack was uncalled for. This is exactly what we didn’t want to see and we will draw the consequences from it.
The French driver is under investigation by the race stewards. He ultimately couldn’t resume the Grand Prix, as his car was too damaged. Four drivers had to retire after the first lap of this event.
