Esteban Ocon’s Dramatic Crash at the Bahrain International Circuit

In a heart-stopping moment during Q2, Esteban Ocon found himself crashing into the barrier at Turn 2. Fortunately, the Frenchman emerged unscathed but was slow to extricate himself from his vehicle. After a smooth maneuver through Turn 1, Ocon’s car began to sway as it navigated over the kerb. A sudden tank slapper following an up-shift sent him off the track and into the protective barrier. Despite the incident occurring during his first timed lap of Q2, Ocon managed to secure a promising P12 position in Q1, hinting at the Haas machine’s potential.

Sky Sports F1’s Analysis on the Crash

Martin Brundle, commentating for Sky Sports F1, offered his insights on the crash:”That’s a challenging angle he’s taken there. The rapid deceleration upon impact with the barrier indicates how much energy was absorbed.”He further explained:”He was navigating the ideal sections of the track, maintaining control, but an unexpected torque spike after upshifting caused him to lose control and spin out.

Ocon was transported by the medical car for a thorough examination. The session is expected to resume at 5:37 pm.