Ocon says 42G Miami crash may be his most violent career crash

Esteban Ocon has described a 42G impact during practice for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in 2022 as potentially the most violent crash of his Formula 1 career, saying he struck a concrete wall, could barely walk afterwards and collapsed in the shower the following morning. The French driver, who was representing Alpine at the time and is now with Haas, recounted the episode in a recent interview, detailing lingering effects that persisted well beyond the initial impact.

Ocon said the accident occurred as he lost control approaching Turn 13 in third practice. He said, "I took 42G for people who want to see that crash. It is not that impressive, but I hit a concrete wall." He described striking both knees and needing more than a minute to extricate himself from the wrecked car. Ocon added that the next morning he "collapsed" while showering, lost his balance and felt unwell, yet was cleared to race later that day. Starting from the back, he recovered to finish eighth in the Grand Prix.

The driver also described short-term symptoms common after high-impact incidents, saying eyesight blurred at times and he suffered headaches lasting several days. He recounted another alarming...