Ocon signing creates “another dynamic” at Renault
The Frenchman is replacing Nico Hulkenberg this year, after spending last season on the sidelines as a Mercedes simulator driver. Ocon, who last raced with […]
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Ocon reveals how close he was to Mercedes seat for 2020
Esteban Ocon says that he was “very close” to signing a deal with Mercedes which would have seen him replace Valtteri Bottas as partner to […]
Ocon was ‘very close’ to 2020 Mercedes seat
Date published: January 21 2020 Esteban Ocon has revealed he was “very close” to replacing Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes for the 2020 F1 season. Left […]
Ricciardo & Ocon should be deeply concerned about Renault
Renault Sport F1’s own media communication indicates that the 2021 season will be the French manufacturer’s if you believe their hype, indeed it was 2020 […]
Wolff: Ocon with Hamilton would’ve been career risk
Date published: January 5 2020 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff resisted from putting Esteban Ocon alongside Lewis Hamilton for 2020, fearing the impact it could have […]
Hamilton partnership wouldn't have been 'good' for Ocon – Mercedes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that it would not have been good for Esteban Ocon’s career if he was selected as Lewis Hamilton‘s partner for […]
Mercedes makes admission why Ocon didn’t get drive
Mercedes’ F1 team and boss Toto Wolff makes a rather big admission of Esteban Ocon’s departure – As third Mercedes driver last season, Esteban Ocon […]
Mercedes weren't prepared to 'risk' Ocon partnering Hamilton
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits that they selected Valtteri Bottas ahead of Esteban Ocon for the 2020 Formula 1 campaign as they viewed putting the […]
Leclerc beating Vettel no surprise – Ocon
Esteban Ocon says Charles Leclerc getting the better of Sebastian Vettel in 2019 should not be seen as a surprise, highlighting the hunger across F1’s […]
Ocon: I knew Leclerc would beat Vettel
Date published: December 22 2019 Esteban Ocon claims he knew that Charles Leclerc would get the better of his team-mate in 2019 and is not […]
Ocon: I knew Leclerc would beat Vettel
Date published: December 22 2019 Esteban Ocon claims he knew that Charles Leclerc would get the better of his team-mate in 2019 and is not […]
Ocon targets podium finish in Renault debut
Esteban Ocon has targeted a podium finish in his debut campaign with Renault, despite the team having yet to take t the rostrum since returning […]
Ocon wants to be on the podium in 2020
Date published: December 18 2019 2019 proved a difficult year for Renault as they dropped to P5 in the Constructors’, but new recruit Esteban Ocon […]
Verstappen reunion excites Ocon for 2020
Esteban Ocon says he is relishing the chance to go wheel-to-wheel with Max Verstappen once again, following on from their infamous clash at the 2018 […]
Ocon has already countered 'big problem' at Renault
Esteban Ocon says he has already overcome “a big problem” of his Renault debut by taking part in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Mercedes […]
Ocon says ‘page has been turned’ on Max feud
Date published: December 5 2019 Back on the grid for the 2020 season, Esteban Ocon will renew his rivalry with Max Verstappen but is adamant […]
Ocon details differences between Renault and Mercedes
Esteban Ocon laid bare the speed of advancement in Formula 1, detailing the challenges of getting used to Renault after a year out of regular […]
Ocon grateful for ‘crucial’ early test
Date published: December 4 2019 Stepping into his new job on Tuesday, Esteban Ocon believes his early tests with Renault will be “crucial” ahead of […]
Ocon makes Renault debut in Abu Dhabi test
Esteban Ocon enjoyed his first action behind the wheel of a Renault in his new contract following the post-season testing session in Abu Dhabi alongside […]
Ocon: Renault run key in light of 2020's “big problem”
Ocon, who replaces Nico Hulkenberg in the French marque’s 2020 F1 line-up, was released by Mercedes to join Renault for the post-season two-day tyre test […]
Bottas quickest in Abu Dhabi test, Ocon debuts
Date published: December 3 2019 Valtteri Bottas has ended the first day of post-season testing top of the timesheet, whilst Esteban Ocon made his long-awaited […]
Ocon cleared to join Renault for post-season F1 test
Esteban Ocon Renault has confirmed Esteban Ocon will join the team for its season ending test following the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at […]
Renault confirm Mercedes will release Ocon early
Mercedes have freed Esteban Ocon to join Renault for the post-season test in Abu Dhabi as the Frenchman looks to get up to speed with […]
Ocon to drive for Renault at Abu Dhabi test
Renault has announced that Esteban Ocon will make his debut with the team at the two-day test that follows the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Due […]
Verstappen: Ocon collision karma for dad’s crash
Date published: November 19 2019 What a difference a year makes as Max Verstappen now looks back at his 2018 collision with Esteban Ocon with […]
Verstappen: Brazil 2018 Ocon crash was karma for Jos!
Max Verstappen is able to see the funny side of his Brazilian Grand Prix nightmare from 2018, saying that losing a race win at Interlagos […]
Ocon wants early Mercedes release
Esteban Ocon is hopeful that Mercedes will free him to join Renault for the post-season test with Renault as he looks to get up to […]
Ocon hopes Merc release him for Abu Dhabi test
Date published: November 16 2019 Esteban Ocon is hoping Mercedes will give him the go ahead to drive during the two-day post-season test with his […]
THROWBACK: Verstappen, Ocon square up after Brazil crash
It’s the start of Brazilian Grand Prix race week, and memories of last year’s race at Interlagos are flooding back already. Having on in Mexico […]
Renault expecting fireworks between Ocon and Ricciardo
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul reckons he will have his work cut out trying to tame the relationship between Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo next […]