FIA investigating “crazy” Ocon near-miss in Baku F1 pitlane

Alongside Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg, Alpine driver Ocon had completed the entire race on the hard tyre, hoping for a late red flag to give him a free, mandatory swap to a different compound.

When that red flag didn’t arrive, Ocon waited until the start of the final lap to dive into the pits and pick up soft tyres.

But with race leader Sergio Perez about to cross the line to take the win in Baku, various paddock members were already gathering at the top three parc ferme area…