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Esteban Ocon Details 42G Miami Crash and Alarming After-Effects in New Interview

His new account renews scrutiny of driver health protocols.

Overview

  • Ocon says he struck a concrete wall during final practice at the 2022 Miami Grand Prix, absorbing a 42G impact.
  • Reports differ on the exact corner of the crash, with outlets citing Turn 13 or Turn 14.
  • He recalls hitting both knees, taking over 90 seconds to exit the car, and struggling to walk afterward.
  • He says he collapsed in the shower the next morning and noticed blood in his urine, yet he raced from last to finish eighth.
  • The crash site was later fitted with a TecPro barrier, and his comments were made in a recent interview on the French YouTube channel Legend.