WATCH: Esteban Ocon Onboard Footage Released Of Terrifying Azerbaijan GP Pit Lane Fiasco

The onboard footage has been released from Esteban Ocon's Alpine as photographers and staff members flooded the live pit lane in Baku.
WATCH: Esteban Ocon Onboard Footage Released Of Terrifying Azerbaijan GP Pit Lane Fiasco
WATCH: Esteban Ocon Onboard Footage Released Of Terrifying Azerbaijan GP Pit Lane Fiasco /

Onboard footage from Esteban Ocon's terrifying pit stop at the end of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix shows just how close the GP was to disaster. 

It was a dramatic moment during the closing laps of the Azerbaijan GP when Ocon almost collided with a large group of people while heading into the pit lane. The incident left many fans and onlookers shocked and grateful that no one was hurt.

As Ocon made his way towards the pit lane, a large group of people was crossing the track to get a glimpse of the finish line before having to move quickly to avoid a collision with the speeding Alpine car.

Despite the chaos at the pit lane, Ocon managed to keep his cool and avoid colliding with the group of people. 

Fans have been reacting to the scary footage. 

"Operational errors from the FIA are happening more and more often… Something seriously needs to be done about this. Someone could’ve very easily been hurt seriously."

"So true. This CANNOT happen, but isn’t the first time it did. Australia last year with Albon was similar I believe"

"Tedd sounded scared, that’s what made me panic most then those pictures. Absolutely terrifying"

"And here's the onboard from @OconEsteban as he enters the pit lane on the last lap. This can't happen again."

"That pit lane incident was absolutely ridiculous. Whoever allowed that to happen deserves a permanent vacation from the paddock"


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