News Details
Esteban Ocon: You’re meant to be great when you reach F1
F1i sits down with Esteban Ocon to discuss a whirlwind 12 months which saw him start in DTM, make his F1 debut and secure a seat at Force India ©Wri2 2016 was a year that saw limited opportunities for rookie drivers. Jolyon Palmer finally got his chance at Renault, while Manor provided debuts for Pascal Wehrlein and Rio Haryanto, but despite a number of highly-rated drivers waiting in the wings, these were all seats where it was going to be hard to make an impact. One such talent awaiting his chance was Esteban Ocon, who picked up the reserve driver role at Renault but was placed in DTM to continue his racing development by Mercedes, the team looking after his career. It was a case of...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pérez: Ocon replaces 'one of the best'
– Sergio Pérez says Esteban Ocon is replacing "one of the...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Both Wehrlein and Ocon ‘extraordinary drivers’...
Toto Wolff believes his two young protégés are both deserving of their...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Wolff says Force India made call to chose Ocon over...
The decision that saw Esteban Ocon make the move to the Sahara Force...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia steps up efforts to lure Francesco Bagnaia for...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to leave Phillip Island in favour of Adelaide...
MotoGP has confirmed that the Australian Grand Prix will move from...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Casey Stoner leads criticism as Phillip Island’s...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Adelaide set to host the 2027 Australian MotoGP Grand...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar expanding global broadcasting presence for the...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar grows international broadcast offerings for...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced that its already extensive global...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alexander Rossi fastest as rain disrupts second...
The NTT IndyCar Series completed the second and final day of testing at...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Firestone prepared to take new right-front tire for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Newcastle star Anthony Gordon's preferred club amid...
Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon reportedly prefers a move to...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal & Man United have ‘significant'...
Karl Etta Eyong has been linked with a move away from Levante, and the...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal ready to complete attacking puzzle with move...
Arsenal remain interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Club...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Incredible' manager tipped to replace Arteta at...
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Como boss Cesc Fabregas...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin F1 agony laid bare in 87 painful seconds as...
Aston Martin's F1 testing agony was laid bare in... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
F1: Test Times: Bahrain 19-02
Today's times from Manama, the second day of the... Read More »
12h ago from Pitpass.com
F1 champion Lando Norris splits with girlfriend Magui...
F1 world champion Lando Norris has broken up with... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
