Esteban Ocon and the fear of being forgotten
Esteban Ocon insisted that he was a regular figure in the Mercedes garage as part of his reserve and development role with the Silver Arrows this season.
Esteban Ocon
JV: Keep Bottas, Ocon is too big of a risk
Two years ago Jacques Villeneuve was not a fan of Valtteri Bottas, calling him an embarrassment; now he feels the Finn is Mercedes' best option for 2020.
Steiner enjoys silly season as Haas rumours swirl
Kevin Magnussen and/or Romain Grosjean out and Esteban Ocon or Nico Hulkenberg in at Haas?
Time for Mercedes to drop Bottas in favour of Ocon
Esteban Ocon or Valtteri Bottas? The former is a sensible option for Merc.
‘Esteban Ocon in, Valtteri Bottas out at Mercedes’
Esteban Ocon will replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next season, so says Bottas' predecessor Nico Rosberg.
Wolff fears losing Ocon for up to two years
Mercedes principal Toto Wolff admits that if they continue with Valtteri Bottas, then Esteban Ocon will need to go elsewhere to continue his development.
Ocon open to loan move away from Mercedes
Amid rumours of a move to Haas, Esteban Ocon has said "all options remain alive", including a loan move away from Mercedes, as he eyes a quick return to the grid.
‘Grosjean to be fired, Haas keen on Ocon’
Silverstone was the final nail in Romain Grosjean's Haas coffin with the Frenchman set to be fired in favour of signing Esteban Ocon, or so the rumour mill says.
Ocon admits nothing sure until deal is signed
Billed as a future champion and yet forced to watch from the sidelines, Esteban Ocon is not willing to "judge" other drivers but concedes some could be doing a better job.
Mercedes prepared to release Ocon from contract
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said the team are prepared to release Esteban Ocon from his contract with the Silver Arrows.
‘Abiteboul must be gentleman in Ocon dealings’
With rumours linking Esteban Ocon to a 2020 Renault seat, Toto Wolff says he's open to a loan deal but Cyril Abiteboul would need to keep his word this time.
Renault looking at ‘options’ for 2020 line-up
Although Cyril Abiteboul has implied that Renault have an option on Nico Hulkenberg for next season, they are looking at their options.
Ocon wants 2020 deal sorted ‘very, very soon’
Sitting on the sidelines this season, Esteban Ocon insists he has trusts his management - including Toto Wolff - to find him a race seat for next season.
Ocon predicts season-long ‘war’ at Mercedes
Mercedes reserve driver Esteban Ocon expects Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to fight all the way until the end of season.
Ocon will ‘transform’ under new weight rules
Mercedes development driver Esteban Ocon claims he will "transform" himself under Formula 1's new weight rules as he aims for a 2020 return.
Sergio Perez feels undervalued in Formula 1
Sergio Perez believes he was put in the shadow of former teammate and the "next big thing" Esteban Ocon.
Ocon: Mercedes will remember my potential
Esteban Ocon is confident Mercedes will "remember" his potential even though he is set to spend a season on the sidelines.
Perez: Ocon may not return to Formula 1
Sergio Perez has warned former teammate Esteban Ocon that it's "a risky move" as he prepares to sit out the 2019 season.
JV: Mercedes stopped Ocon securing 2019 seat
Jacques Villeneuve has said Esteban Ocon's ties to Mercedes have prevented him from staying on the Formula 1 grid.
Ocon: 2020 Formula 1 drive or I’m out
Esteban Ocon says he will give up on his dream of becoming a F1 World Champion and switch his focus to another series if he doesn't land a 2020 drive.
Ocon backs former team to push top three
Ex-Force India driver Esteban Ocon believes the rebranded Racing Point team can close the "massive" gap to the top three.
Mercedes wanted Ocon to improve in quali
Esteban Ocon has admitted that his improvement in qualifying in 2018 was important, as Mercedes wanted to see him making gains in that area.
Perez: I’m better at racing than Ocon
Sergio Perez claims that while Esteban Ocon had the beating of him in qualifying, he was the superior race driver throughout the 2018 season.
Stroll is as fast as Ocon, claims Szafnauer
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer claims Lance Stroll is already matching the pace of his predecessor Esteban Ocon. Stroll will partner Mexican veteran Sergio Perez for the 2019 season at Racing Point after the bankrupt Force India team was purchased by a consortium, led by Lance’s father Lawrence Stroll in August 2018. There was […]
Perez: Relationship with Ocon was ‘never great’
Sergio Perez has admitted that the relationship with his former Force India team-mate Esteban Ocon was "never great".
Ocon: No racing but a busy 2019 ahead
Esteban Ocon may not be racing next season but he predicts it will be a busy year helping out Mercedes and maybe also Force India and Williams.
Verstappen took ‘revenge’ on Ocon in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen has admitted his shove on Esteban Ocon in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was "revenge for Brazil."
Sausage kerb repaired but not adjusted
The sausage kerb at Turn 20 at the Yas Marina circuit has been repaired overnight but not adjusted.
Ocon confirmed as Mercedes reserve driver
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed Esteban Ocon will be reserve and third driver for the Silver Arrows in 2019.
Bottas not worried about 2020 drive
Valtteri Bottas says he's not worried about losing his Mercedes seat at the end of next season despite reports claiming it is going to Esteban Ocon.