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Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – December 1, 2024 Alpine’s Esteban Ocon car is towed away after crashing during the race. REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Esteban Ocon did not get the chance to thank his former co-workers in person, so he took to social media to do so on Tuesday.
Ocon, who has signed a multi-year deal to race for Haas beginning in 2025, had expected to close out this Formula 1 season with Alpine. However, the team decided to get a jump-start on next year, giving his replacement Jack Doohan the ride for the season-ending race at Abu Dhabi.
Article continues after this advertisementOcon was forced to retire from the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday following a crash in the first corner of the opening lap. It turned out to be the 28-year-old’s final ride for Alpine after four seasons.
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“I would like to first and foremost thank the mechanics and engineers across all functions at the track, Enstone and Viry-Chatillon who have raced alongside me these last five seasons,” Ocon posted on Instagram.
Article continues after this advertisement“We have shared so much together, and I am proud to call many of you my friends. I leave Alpine/Renault with great memories and the pride of having been the driver who brought the team’s best results since its return to the sport, climbing the top two steps of the podium in Bahrain, Hungary and Brazil.
Article continues after this advertisement“It was also an honor to play a part in finishing P4 in the Constructors’ Championship in 2022. I know how much all of those moments meant for everybody and feeling that sense of achievement and joy alongside the team is what I am taking away with me.”
Article continues after this advertisementOcon signed in July with Haas, and the Frenchman will now get to take part in postseason testing with his new team next week. He finishes this season with just 23, as Ocon sits 14th in the driver’s standings.
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Article continues after this advertisementOcon’s seat will now go to the 21-year-old Australian, with Doohan set to make his F1 debut at Abu Dhabi.
“It has not been an easy year on track for the team and the second part of the season has been especially difficult,” Ocon wrote. “For various reasons. I do not regret a single thing knowing I gave it 100% every single session. Like I always have.
“To the hundreds of hard-working men and women at Enstone and Viry, I apologise that I will not be able come see you in person and have a proper farewell.
“As you know, the plan was always to race one last time this weekend and personally say goodbye to you all next week. I was looking forward to both of those things. This is not how I wanted things to end.
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“That saidpwbet gaming, the world of F1 is small and I am sure I will see many of you again soon. I would also like to wish nothing but great things to my friend Jack as he takes this next big step in his career at this week’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. MERCI THANK YOU.” –Field Level Media
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