Alpine group principal Oliver Oakes was shocked to be questioned over studies Alpine will change Esteban Ocon on the subsequent spherical.
Following the Qatar Grand Prix a number of studies claimed Ocon won’t return for the group in subsequent week’s season finale at Yas Marina. Jack Doohan, who was introduced as Ocon’s alternative for the 2025 season earlier this 12 months, is anticipated to make his System 1 debut one race early on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Ocon retired on the primary lap of right now’s race after being concerned in a three-car collision with Franco Colapinto and Nico Hulkenberg. He prompted hypothesis over his future along with his responses to questions instantly afterwards.
“I wish to thank the fellows for his or her efforts on this race, but in addition their effort the entire 12 months,” Ocon instructed the official F1 channel. “That’s necessary to me, to have seen them pushing. I simply needed to say that.”
Requested about his expectations for the ultimate race in Abu Dhabi Ocon replied: “Not a lot to say.
“We have now been clearly struggling, that may be very clear. It’s necessary to look forward.”
Nevertheless Oakes indicated he had no information of plans to switch Ocon till the motive force revealed them after the race.
“I heard his feedback within the media pen,” Oakes instructed the official F1 channel. “Clearly I’ve solely been on the pit wall so we’ll need to see the way it performs out.”
Requested whether or not the group meant for Ocon to drive his last race for the group subsequent week Oakes stated: “It was the plan. We’ll need to see.”
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