Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Francophone assessment: Esteban Ocon
The Alpine cars are performing well again. With impressive qualifications and a fiercely contested race, Esteban Ocon managed to secure a great sixth place finish in the Jeddah race.
A tough duel, but fair.
Anyway, that’s what Esteban Ocon stated after the race: « The team informed us that we could race if there were no contacts, and that’s what we did.”
The Alpine cars that were able to regain their performance in Saudi Arabia livened up the beginning of the race with a long and intense battle between numbers 31 and 14.
However, after a few laps of fun, the strategists decided that Alonso and Ocon should freeze their positions.
Indeed, even though they were creating a spectacle, the Alpine drivers were also putting themselves in danger when it came to competition. Especially in relation to Valtteri Bottas’ Alfa Romeo, which was coming back strong against the pink cars.
A solid race that earns big points.
Just like his compatriot Pierre Gasly, the Norman driver delivered a solid race. Without making any mistakes during the race and maintaining a strong pace, Esteban Ocon managed to finish in sixth position. This proves that his impressive fifth place in qualifying was not just a flash in the pan. He also has what it takes to challenge the other drivers in the race.
Moreover, the race ended in the same way as four months ago on the same track. With just as much intensity this time, in the end, staying ahead of Lando Norris and bagging 8 valuable points.
He concludes a very positive weekend in the most beautiful way.
