Ocon: Alpine “tried to play the team game” to help Alonso in Canada

Having started from the front-row, Alonso was running seventh when he began to struggle with an engine issue and his speed was compromised on the straights in the closing stages, making him vulnerable to the chasing Bottas.
Ocon ahead allowed Alonso to catch him in order to give him DRS and help him stay clear of the Alfa Romeo driver.
The plan worked and Alonso crossed the line in seventh …Keep reading