They say Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport but Esteban Ocon challenged that claim with a bizarre crash in FP3 at the Spanish Grand Prix. In the closing stages of final practice, Ocon was told via team radio that the Haas of Kevin Magnussen was on a timed lap and fast approaching him at Turn 3. Ocon moved away slightly to let Magnussen through but, heading towards Turn 4, Magnussen backed off and moved away from the racing line. This caught Ocon by surprise and, as he too was heading down the centre of the track, took sudden avoiding action to prevent a collision into the back of Magnussen. However, the outcome instead was contact with the wall and the front wing coming clean off....
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