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Esteban Ocon exposes shocking GPS tracking by Alpine during rival contract negotiations

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
January 23, 2026
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Esteban Ocon exposes shocking GPS tracking by Alpine during rival contract negotiations

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 15, 2025 Haas' Esteban Ocon during the press conference REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

F1 SCANDAL: Esteban Ocon EXPOSES Shocking GPS Tracking by Alpine During Rival Talks!

In a jaw-dropping revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Esteban Ocon has confirmed that his former team, Alpine, was keeping a close eye on him during crucial contract negotiations with rival teams. The French driver, who recently made a bold move to join Haas for the 2025 season, has not shied away from voicing his tumultuous relationship with Alpine, especially after a mixed bag of experiences that included a stunning victory at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix and two additional podium finishes.

However, the departure wasn’t as smooth as one might expect. Ocon’s exit was marred by bitterness, particularly the fact that he was denied a proper farewell to the team members he had worked alongside. But it gets even more controversial. In a candid conversation with Lawrence Barretto for F1’s Off The Grid series in Geneva, Ocon dropped a bombshell: Alpine had been tracking his movements through GPS technology during his visits to rival teams like Williams.

When asked about the rumors surrounding the tracking of his GPS, Ocon responded with a laugh, acknowledging the existence of trackers in the cars. “Yes, I know the cars have trackers but I don’t have anything to hide. I wanted to look elsewhere. So even if the car has a tracker, I was allowed to go to Williams and that’s it,” he stated with a sense of defiance. “I went there, did what I had to do. Came out. I don’t really understand why that story came out; it is normally secret information.”

This shocking admission raises serious questions about the ethical boundaries teams are willing to cross to safeguard their interests. As the world of F1 continues to evolve, Ocon’s experience serves as a stark reminder of the cutthroat nature of the sport—where trust is scarce, and surveillance seems to be the order of the day.

With fans already reeling from this latest revelation, the implications for the future of driver-team relationships could be profound. As Ocon settles into his new role at Haas, one can only wonder how this experience will shape his career moving forward. Will this revelation spark further scrutiny into team practices, or will it merely be another footnote in the high-octane world of Formula 1? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the drama is far from over!

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