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Formula 1: the princely weekend of Ocon

2023-05-28T19:31:08.478Z

Highlights: Alpine's Esteban Ocon finished third in Monaco Grand Prix. The French team's first podium finish of the season. Ocon's third career podium and Alpine's very first this season. Max Verstappen won the race ahead of Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen. Laurent Rossi had raised the tone before the fifth round in Miami, demanding quick results and especially a change of mentality. The big boss had been heard in Florida with the eighth place of Pierre Gasly and the ninth of Ocon.


The Frenchman (3rd) placed his Alpine on the podium of a Monaco Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen.


Alpine F1 boss Laurent Rossi wanted to "convert this good weekend" with a positive result on Sunday. Here it is. The French brand made a real leap forward on Sunday in Monaco thanks to an imperial Esteban Ocon. Third in the narrow streets of the Principality behind Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso, the Norman clinched his third career podium and Alpine's very first this season.

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  • Formula 1: the calendar of the season
  • Formula 1: manufacturers' classification
  • Formula 1: drivers' standings

However, the Blues have come a long way. The start of the season had been chaotic with only eight points scored in the first four races. Far from Alpine's grand ambitions. Laurent Rossi had then raised the tone before the fifth round in Miami, demanding quick results and especially a change of mentality. The big boss had been heard in Florida with the eighth place of Pierre Gasly and the ninth of Ocon. The confirmation of this renewal has arrived in Monaco. Throughout the weekend, the blue cars were at ease in the Principality...

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Source: lefigaro

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