Ocon faces Alpine wrath after crashing into teammate Gasly
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Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Esteban Ocon faced the wrath of his Alpine team and both potential disciplinary action and a grid penalty in Cana...
Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Esteban Ocon faced the wrath of his Alpine team and both potential disciplinary action and a grid penalty in Canada after crashing into team-mate Pierre Gasly in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
The French driver attempted to lunge past Gasly on the opening lap but succeeded only in colliding and elevating his car before crashing back to the ground.
His car was badly damaged and he was unable to continue, but that was only the start of the repercussions for his impetuous driving.
Team boss Bruno Famin said the incident would have consequences for Ocon, the race stewards hit him with a 10-second penalty which became a five-place grid drop for the upcoming Canadian race and, despite his subsequent apologies, Gasly was left disappointed and upset.
"I'm just so disappointed with Esteban and for the whole team," he said.