Ocon calls 2022 Miami hit possibly the most violent of his career
Esteban Ocon has described the 42G impact he suffered at the 2022 Miami Grand Prix as possibly the most violent accident of his Formula 1 career. The one-time grand prix winner, who debuted in 2016, revisited the incident during an in-depth conversation on French YouTube channel Legend with interviewer Guillaume Pley.
Context from the conversation
The discussion touched on the physical and cognitive toll of major impacts, with a reference to French rugby player Sebastien Chabal’s partial amnesia providing a stark comparison point. Ocon reflected on the magnitude of the hit and how it stands out among the heavy crashes he has experienced in F1.
Why it matters
Impacts of this scale underline the extreme forces modern F1 drivers can be subjected to and the importance of car and circuit safety. Ocon’s recollection adds a first-hand perspective on the violence of high-G accidents and the demands placed on drivers when incidents occur.
While Ocon did not delve into granular medical specifics in this exchange, his remarks reinforce how narrow the margins can be and how quickly fortunes can change in a sport defined by speed and precision.
