Lack of pace the sole cause of Alonso’s Q1 exit
Fernando Alonso said Alpine simply “didn’t deliver” due to a lack of pace that led to his Q1 exit at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon
Alpine open Ocon talks, ‘not looking at’ Gasly
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi says the team have already opened talks about securing Esteban Ocon’s future beyond 2021.
Alonso’s ‘little kiss’ with barrier less painful than 2010
Fernando Alonso renewed acquaintances with the unforgiving Monaco barriers, but it was just a "little kiss" compared to 2010.
Ocon can ‘give a fight to Ferrari’ in Monaco
Esteban Ocon has spoken of his and Alpine's desire to battle Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix, with a particular focus on improving their race pace.
Alpine explain the key to Ocon’s improvement
Marcin Budkowski has described the work that has gone into Esteban Ocon’s distinct improvement for Alpine so far this year.
Ocon ‘afraid’ of crossing paths with Mazepin
With his list of transgressions piling up, Esteban Ocon says he is "afraid" of Nikita Mazepin as no one knows what he might do.
‘I’m giving 100% but it’s not enough to beat Ocon’
Fernando Alonso is impressed with Esteban Ocon, saying that while he is giving his maximum it is "not enough" to beat his team-mate.
Wolff: Ocon must first speak with Alpine about 2022
Toto Wolff says it is up to Esteban Ocon and Alpine to decide if they want to continue together next season - only then would Mercedes enter the conversation.
Ocon beats Alonso again in Alpine resurgence
Esteban Ocon was delighted Alpine had backed up their Portimao progress with another strong showing in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying.
Alonso P5 but ‘more to come’ in Barcelona
Fernando Alonso ended FP2 at the Spanish GP in P5 just behind Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon, but said there is more to come.
Alonso baffled by eight-tenths loss in qualifying
Fernando Alonso hoped Alpine's sudden improvement would generate a solid qualifying showing at Portimao, but for him those plans went downhill fast.
Alpine now in a ‘position to fight’ at Portimao
Esteban Ocon said Alpine are now in a "position to fight" at the Portuguese Grand Prix after a solid Friday showing.
Alonso happy to partner with ‘dedicated’ Ocon
Fernando Alonso says he is "impressed" by Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon so far, with the pair hoping to move the team forward.
Ocon sees encouraging signs at Alpine after Imola
Esteban Ocon led home a double-points finish for Alpine at Imola, and he sees encouraging signs for the team's progression.
Ocon pleased with points after impressive weekend
Esteban Ocon says his points finish at Imola was a "good reward" for Alpine, after a tough opening weekend of the season for the team in Bahrain.
Perez and Ocon FP1 collision finally revealed
Footage of the FP1 accident between Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon has finally been revealed by broadcasters.
Radio issue blamed for Ocon/Perez crash
Sergio Perez said he did not have radio at the time that he and Esteban Ocon collided during FP1 at the Emilia Romagna GP.
No further action after Perez and Ocon collision
Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon ended their Friday morning sessions early after taking each other out in FP1 at Imola.
Alpine rubbish Twitter ‘hoax’ of a positive test
Alpine have rubbished reports based on a Twitter comment, in which the user himself later used the word 'hoax', that one of their drivers had tested positive for Covid-19.
Why it’s now or never for under-pressure Ocon
Esteban Ocon has a key season ahead of him and if he is to stay on the grid next year and beyond, he needs to have the season of his life against Fernando Alonso at Alpine.
Ocon: ‘No margin’ for error in Alpine’s fight for points
Esteban Ocon says he and his Alpine team need to get the maximum from their car at every race to be able to score points this season.
Current Renault PU ‘best’ engine Ocon has had
Esteban Ocon says the current Renault engine powering his Alpine challenger is the best he has had in his Formula 1 career.
Ocon confirms Vettel apologised for collision
After being hit at the rear by Sebastian Vettel, Esteban Ocon has confirmed the German came to apologise to him at the end of the race.
Hakkinen ‘wouldn’t trust Ocon’ as a team-mate
Mika Hakkinen has all but warned Fernando Alonso to watch his back, saying he "wouldn't necessarily trust" Esteban Ocon as a team-mate.
Alpine: Ocon has an advantage over Alonso
Fielding two drivers who spent time on F1's sidelines, Davide Brivio feels Esteban Ocon has a slight "advantage" over Fernando Alonso.
‘Ocon has a reputation to restore’ in 2021
Esteban Ocon is facing a career-defining season, one in which he needs to get his name on the list of stars of the future.
Ocon knows P2 feeling, now wants a win
Esteban Ocon has echoed the ambitions of his new Alpine team boss Davide Brivio by saying: “We need a win.”
Alpine want ‘healthy rivalry’, no No.1 driver
Fernando Alonso may be a double champion while Esteban Ocon has yet to win a grand prix but that doesn't mean the Spaniard will be the team's number one driver upon his return.
Ocon: ‘Trust me, Alonso will be ready’
Esteban Ocon is looking to recapture the "podium feeling", but knows his returning team-mate Fernando Alonso will be as good as ever.
Wolff admits Ocon is in the running for Merc seat
Esteban Ocon may have parted ways with Mercedes in order to join Renault but Toto Wolff says he is still a candidate for a 2022 race seat.