Alpine driver Esteban Ocon is absent from the track this Thursday morning ahead of the Formula 1 season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The French driver has been reported as feeling unwell, prompting his team to excuse him from attending the track ahead of media availability.
Alpine officially announced Ocon's absence via X.
"Esteban has been feeling unwell this week and has been advised to rest by his doctors," wrote the French team.
Ocon enjoyed a P4 finish at the Las Vegas Grand PrixWith both 1 podium to their names in 2023, Gasly (left) leads Ocon in the drivers' standings by 4 points
"Although his condition has improved as of this morning, he will not be at the track today."
The team expressed their well wishes, concluding the tweet with, "Get well soon, Estie! 💙"
Esteban has been feeling unwell this week and has been advised to rest by his doctors. Although his condition has improved as of this morning, he will not be at the track today.