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Alpine to build in offset after Ocon operational failure

Alpine encountered operational issues during the Bahrain GP when Esteban Ocon pitted Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has suggested an offset is likely to be applied at future F1 grands prix to avoid the operational failings that unfolded in Bahrain. A domino effect of penalties unfolded for Esteban Ocon in the season-opening race at the Bahrain International Circuit earlier this month which turned a potential points finish into a disastrous outing that culminated in retirement. At the start, the French driver was marginally out of his pit box, incurring a five-second penalty that was served at his first stop. One mechanic, however, started working on the car 0.4s too early, resulting...
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