December 1st 2024.
The Qatar Grand Prix was off to a chaotic start as Esteban Ocon found himself caught in a multi-car crash. It was a devastating blow for the French driver, who had just one race left with Alpine before moving on to Haas for the next season. Sadly, his time with the team came to an abrupt end after the crash.
Ocon's race was over before it even began, as he collided with both Nico Hulkenberg from Haas and Franco Colapinto from Williams at the first corner. Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Ocon remained grateful to his team, expressing his appreciation for their hard work throughout the year. He also looked ahead to the future and the preparations that lie ahead.
Sadly, it was confirmed that Ocon's final race with Alpine was indeed in Qatar, as he was set to be replaced by Jack Doohan for the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. According to sources, this decision was made beforehand, as Ocon wanted to participate in the post-season test with his new team, Haas. Alpine agreed to the request, but on the condition that he step aside for Doohan to make his Formula 1 debut.
It was a bittersweet moment for Ocon, who had been with the team since 2020 when they were known as Renault. His only victory with Alpine came at the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier in the season, making it a memorable partnership that has now come to an end. As for Doohan, he will be making his highly anticipated debut in Abu Dhabi, a fitting end to a rollercoaster of a season.
Interestingly, both Alpine and Haas are currently fighting for sixth place in the constructors' championship, with Alpine currently holding a slim six-point lead. It's a shame that Ocon won't be able to contribute to the team's efforts in the final race, but his replacement, Doohan, will surely do his best to secure a strong finish.
In the end, it's a sad ending to Ocon's time with Alpine, but it's also an exciting new beginning for both him and Doohan. As for the team, they will have to move on without their star driver and focus on the task at hand. It was a memorable partnership that will surely be remembered fondly by both Ocon and the team.
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