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Alpine insists Ocon is welcome for farewell factory visit

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has welcomed Esteban Ocon to return to the team's Enstone base to say his goodbyes ahead of his move to Haas.

The Frenchman stood aside for Jack Doohan ahead of the final race of the season, with the move shrouded in controversy as sources revealed Ocon only discovered the decision - which was explained as necessary to allow him to drive for Haas in the post-season Abu Dhabi test day - hours before the Qatar Grand Prix.

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