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Miami GP 2023

F1 stars in FREAK crash in Miami pitlane

Miami GP 2023 — Photo: © IMAGO

F1 stars in FREAK crash in Miami pitlane

The incident left the Alpine with a time penalty for the Sprint race

Originally written by Tyler Rowlinson. This version is a translation.

The stewards have hit Esteban Ocon with a 10-second time penalty after a bizarre incident that occurred in the pit lane before the Sprint race in Miami.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was heading down the pit lane and onto the track, when the Alpine of Ocon was released from his garage.

READ MORE: F1 Results Today: Miami Grand Prix Sprint times

The two cars ended up colliding, with Leclerc continuing onto the track, while Ocon was wheeled back into the garage.

The stewards looked into the incident for an unsafe release and handed Ocon with a penalty for the accident.

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Charles Leclerc collided with Esteban Ocon in the pits
Charles Leclerc collided with Esteban Ocon in the pits
Ocon was handed a 10-second penalty for the incident
Ocon was handed a 10-second penalty for the incident

Leclerc: Ocon was completely sleeping

Speaking over his team radio, Leclerc said: "The guy was completely sleeping. I don't know who that was but... even the mechanics were telling him to stop I think."

Ocon will start the Sprint from 13th on the grid, while Leclerc lines up on the front row behind Max Verstappen.

READ MORE: Verstappen gives 'LOL' response in Miami radio message

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