This achievement marks Ocon’s third career podium and his first since winning the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. Additionally, he became the first French driver to grace the Monaco podium since Olivier Panis accomplished the feat in 1996.
When speaking to the media after the race, Ocon expressed his elation, saying, “It’s been a while, feels good, I can tell you that! I’m speechless at the moment. I’m a little bit on my cloud still.” He went on to reflect on the challenging start to the season but emphasized his unwavering belief in himself and the team. Ocon felt confident in the car right from the first session and pushed himself to the limit throughout the weekend, delivering a stunning lap in qualifying.
