‘If I skipped the braking level it could have been a massive disaster’: Esteban Ocon SLAMS ‘crazy’ pit-lane scare right after the Alpine driver nearly hit Components Just one team through Azerbaijan Grand Prix
F1 staff and photographers blocked the pitlane just before the stop of the raceEsteban Ocon insists preparations should not commence even though race is nevertheless ongoing A modify to technique is predicted in advance of the Miami Grand Prix subsequent Sunday
Disaster was narrowly avoided soon after Formula One personnel scurried to safety as Esteban Ocon arrived within feet of mowing them down.
The Alpine driver was going in for new tyres on the final lap of Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix only to obtain dozens of people today at the pit-lane entrance.
They were gathered there to prepare for the publish-race celebrations, and crossing the quick lane heading toward the finish straight as the Frenchman approached.
‘It was nuts. It could have been a significant, large one particular right now,’ reported Ocon. ‘I got shut to them and I experienced to again off. I would not have favored to have been them with the pace I was arriving with.
‘If I missed the braking stage it could have been a major catastrophe. I do not have an understanding of why they are setting up to prep the podium whilst we are continue to racing.
Esteban Ocon arrived into his pitstop only to discover F1 personnel and photographers blocking the pitlane as they organized for the podium ceremony just before the race was even above
Esteban Ocon insists celebratory preparations really should not get started although race is even now ongoing
‘There is one particular lap to go. I am arriving at 185mph and braking pretty late. It is clear. We require to wait right up until all the cars have passed the chequered flag and ensure there is nobody in the pit lane. It is not a secret. It is quite very simple.
‘We never want to see this occurring once again. I am absolutely sure the FIA has seen it and they will take motion. And if they never I will converse to them.’
The stewards summoned the FIA very last night to solution for the risky state of affairs.
In a assertion, the stewards said it was ‘fortunate there were being no major consequences’. They identified as on the governing physique to consider ‘immediate steps’ to ‘ensure this situation does not arise again’.
A improve to the procedure is anticipated forward of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.