Esteban Ocon defends overtake on Alex Albon during Dutch Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Esteban Ocon defended his controversial maneuver against Alexander Albon at the Dutch Grand Prix held at Zandvoort. The incident occurred as Max Verstappen crashed and Gabriel Bortoleto spun out on the damp track. Ocon criticized the Formula 1 regulation that hindered his performance after the second start. As the race continues, Ocon's position and strategy will be closely monitored.
- •Ocon overtook Albon after the yellow flag period.
- •Max Verstappen crashed out early in the race.
- •Gabriel Bortoleto experienced a spin on lap one.
- •Ocon criticized rules impacting his second start.
- •The race at Zandvoort is still ongoing.
- 12:01 PMMotorsport.com — Esteban Ocon defends controversial move on Alex Albon, bemoans F1 rule
"Esteban Ocon has defended his controversial overtake on Alexander Albon in the Dutch Grand Prix and criticised the Formula 1 rule that meant he was pegged back for the second start. As Max Verstappen crashed out and Gabriel Bortoleto endured a 360-degree spin on lap one at a slightly damp Zandvoort track, an opportunistic Ocon re-accelerated faster than Albon at the end of the yellow-flag zone ...Keep reading
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