08
May
2022
51G crash impact ‘unacceptable’ with lack of tecpro barrier
Ocon lost the rear of his Alpine F1 car going through the corner during final practice on Saturday afternoon, causing him to crash into the concrete barrier on the right-hand side of the circuit.
Ocon reported over the radio that he was unhurt, but the impact warning light meant he had to be taken to the medical centre where he was duly checked and cleared by the officials.
But a crack to Ocon’s chassis meant he could take no part in qualifying, meaning he will start…