Source: REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
[Saba Sports News] Following an incident at the Monaco Grand Prix where the Alpine team’s Esteban Ocon and teammate Pierre Gasly collided and retired from the race, rumors surfaced suggesting a potential conflict between the two drivers. Ocon later acknowledged his responsibility for the incident, apologized to the team, and received a ten-second penalty from the stewards. In response to external rumors, Ocon posted a lengthy statement on social platforms, expressing sadness over negative comments regarding his personality, skills, and career. He clarified that he and Gasly have a good relationship and that such accidents are part of the competitive nature of F1 racing. Despite the collision, the editor believes that the relationship between Ocon and Gasly remains amicable.