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F1 star Esteban Ocon’s seat SNAPS IN TWO after horror crash at Hungarian Grand Prix with star rushed to medics


ESTEBAN OCON suffered a horror crash during the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ocon’s seat broke in two after he collided with Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly and Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu at Turn 1.

Esteban Ocon’s seat snapped in two after a freak accident at the Hungarian Grand PrixCredit: AFP
Ocon collided with Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly and Alfa Romeo’s Zhou GuanyuCredit: AFP
Ocon was rushed to the medical centre after the incident but was thankfully well

The French driver and Gasly had to retire with the former rushed to the medical centre for checks.

Thankfully, it was soon confirmed from his team that the 26-year-old is in good health.

Formula One fans were left in shock after witnessing the freak accident between the three drivers.

One fan tweeted: “Oh my God….that’s terrifying. I hope he is ok.”

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Another commented: “That’s scary, hope he’s fine!”

A third posted: “Damn. That’s a nasty impact. I hope he’s ok.”

This fan said: “Oh, my goodness. I hope he will be okay.”

And that one stated: “Ugh not estie bestie.”

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Guanyu clipped the rear of Gasly’s car and that led to him colliding with Ocon.

The Alfa Romeo driver was slapped with a five-second penalty for the incident.

But both Alpine cars sustained so much damage they could not complete the race.


Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk


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