Ocon “glad” to repay Alonso in Qatar

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon says he was glad to help hold back Sergio Perez during the Qatar Grand Prix to help Fernando Alonso claim third place.

Details:

• Alonso helped in defending at the Hungarian Grand Prix so that Ocon could claim victory of the race.
• Ocon says he was glad to pay back to Alonso at the Qatar GP, helping the Spaniard secure third place, his first podium after 7 years.

What he said:

• “I slowed him [Red Bull’s Sergio Perez] down a good three seconds and that was what we needed.”
• “It was not easy to defend as Budapest because the straights are longer and he was on fresher tires, so it was a different set of circumstances.”
• “I’m glad that I played my part and I gave a little bit back of what Fernando [Alonso] gave me in Budapest.”