Ocon, who will start in P8, was left feeling frustrated, convinced that he had the potential to secure a top five spot had circumstances been different. Reflecting on the session, he expressed his thoughts to Sky Sports F1, acknowledging the team’s progress in improving the car’s performance since the previous race in Baku.
During Q2, Ocon demonstrated his capabilities by securing a P6 position on merit. In Q3, however, he only managed a meaningless warm-up lap on used tires, which didn’t feel satisfactory. Nonetheless, when he switched to a fresh set of tires, he immediately gained two tenths of a second compared to his Q2 lap time. Ocon believed that a top five finish was within his grasp as he executed the initial corners flawlessly. Unfortunately, his opportunity to showcase his potential was abruptly cut short by the red flag, leaving him frustrated by the missed chance.