Grand prixs

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: The decision taken by Alpine to release Esteban Ocon ahead of his final race for the team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was made on the morning of the race at the Qatar GP on Sunday.

As per reports by Motorsports.com, Alpine’s decision to release Ocon, who will be joining Haas from the next season, before the final race of the 2024 F1 season, was conveyed to the Frenchman a few hours before the start of the Qatar GP.

The change allows Esteban to be released to Haas to drive in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi and to hand an early debut to Jack Doohan.