Ocon 'deserved penalty' as Haas driver apologises to Colapinto

Esteban Ocon has accepted full responsibility for his collision with Franco Colapinto at the Chinese Grand Prix, admitting the 10-second penalty he received was deserved. Ocon apologized to Colapinto after the race, expressing relief that the Alpine driver still managed to secure a points finish in P10, while Ocon finished in P14. The incident occurred as the pair battled for position, with Ocon misjudging a gap and spinning both cars. Despite his disappointment regarding the race result and the timing of the Safety Car, Ocon praised the competitive nature of their earlier duel. Meanwhile, teammate Oliver Bearman secured a strong P5 finish for Haas, continuing his impressive early-season form.