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Ocon says caution under final-lap yellow cost him a place in Azerbaijan

Esteban Ocon said he lost a position on the final lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix because he was too cautious while passing a yellow flag. He described the race result, P8, as hard fought.

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September 26, 2026
Ocon says caution under final-lap yellow cost him a place in Azerbaijan

Esteban Ocon said he lost a place on the final lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after being too cautious while passing a yellow flag. According to RaceFans, he said he played it "too safe" in that moment.

The position he lost was to Lindblad. In comments carried by Formula 1, Ocon said the final result was P8 and described it as a hard-fought finish.

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