Ocon apologises for spin during qualifying
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During qualifying for the Tuscan Grand Prix, the second run was suddenly aborted for many drivers. Esteban Ocon, therefore, apologises for the drivers he hindered.
In general, drivers can improve on their time during their second run in Q3. It looked like this was going to happen for several drivers in qualifying for the Tuscan Grand Prix. That chance was taken away from them by a mistake made by Esteban Ocon.
"You're trying to push the limit during the session and I felt very comfortable in the car. I felt there was a lot of time I could win. Unfortunately, I just went over the edge and I'm sorry for the drivers who were unable to complete their lap. Everyone goes as fast as they can on this track and it bites you when you go over the limit," said the Frenchman to Sky Sports.
Disappointed Bottas
One of the drivers who felt particularly disadvantaged by Ocon's spider is Valtteri Bottas. The Finn felt he could have taken pole position if he hadn't been hindered by the Renault driver. "It's disappointing as the speed has been good all weekend". The driver now needs to take his chance at the start of the Grand Prix.