News Details
Ocon blames set-up after trailing Alonso in Melbourne
Esteban Ocon says taking a different route with his set-up was the reason for the speed differential between himself and Fernando Alonso in qualifying for the Australian GP. The Frenchman, though, wouldn't go into detail. Such was Alonso's pace around the Albert Park circuit on Saturday afternoon that the Spaniard believed he could have challenged for pole position had he not crashed. A hydraulic issue, the result of a faulty part that costs all of £1.50, meant the double World Champion lined up P10 while Ocon qualified eighth. But despite being ahead of his team-mate on the grid, he trailed Alonso through both Q1 and Q2, four-tenths and then three-tenths off the pace. Ocon says that was...
Full Story »
Full Story »
3y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Latifi blames Stroll, Stroll blames timing - stewards...
Nicholas Latifi and Lance Stroll were at odds over who to blame for their...
3y ago from F1i.com
Latifi blames Stroll who blames timing - stewards to...
Nicholas Latifi and Lance Stroll were at odds over who to blame for their...
3y ago from F1i.com
Marko blames Alpine for DRS ‘disadvantage'
Apr.10 Red Bull is openly questioning why the FIA banned one of the four...
3y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Melbourne Speed Trap: Who is the fastest of them all?
Melbourne's Albert Park street circuit has always had the feel of a...
3y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami to replace Luca...
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami has been announced as a replacement for...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Christian Rasmussen "not surprised" to earn...
No description available...
56m ago from Motorsport.com
Video: Harrowing crash takes out Josef Newgarden,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kirkwood relieved to be rid of ‘street course...
Until this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, all of Kyle...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rasmussen passes most cars in Sunday night’s IndyCar...
Christian Rasmussen put on a show for fans Sunday night, passing more...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Sources: Arsenal contract talks on the verge of...
Arsenal want to build a squad capable of winning the Premier League and...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
West Ham hoping to sign Arsenal player this month
West Ham are in the market for a new left-back following the departure of...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He’s not even been linked' - Pundit urges Arsenal...
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has urged Arsenal to consider a...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Exclusive: Arsenal to compete with Chelsea for 60m...
Arsenal want to sign a new winger this summer, and with deals for current...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull chief Christian Horner tipped for seismic F1 team...
Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Brad Pitt opens up on toughest challenge behind ‘F1 The...
There was glamour, horsepower, and a healthy dose... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
F1 Movie reviews: Drivers CRINGE, Critics BINGE
First thoughts on the new F1 movie have been... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
