Esteban Ocon
Born: September 17, 1996 (age 27)
Height: 6' 1" (186cm)
Hometown: Evreux, France
Nationality: French
Team: Alpine
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Preview: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 13, 12:29
Alpine never genuinely considered Mick, claims uncle Ralf
Ralf Schumacher believes that Alpine was never truly serious about considering his nephew Mick for a seat in the 2025 season.
Aug 28, 07:43
Haas boss rubbishes Bearman-Mazepin comparison
The team principal of Formula 1's smallest outfit has strongly refuted any likening of their 2025 rookie, Oliver Bearman, to former Haas driver Nikita Mazepin.
Aug 19, 08:09
Alpine F1 poised for possible team sale, Renault legend suspects
Gerard Larrousse, an iconic figure in Formula 1, suspects that Renault may be setting the stage to completely pull out of the sport.
Aug 1, 08:00
Haas embracing Ocon despite his controversial past
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has articulated his reasoning for snapping up the skilled yet contentious Esteban Ocon for the 2025 season.
Jul 31, 09:03
Charles Leclerc secures pole for Belgian Grand Prix, benefits from regulations
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will start on pole for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in near-identical circumstances to 2023 qualifying.
Jul 27, 16:32
Sargeant refutes gossip about strained Williams relations
Logan Sargeant has publicly criticized a former Formula 1 driver for spreading rumors about his current predicament.
Jul 26, 10:40
Ocon made Haas move after long dissatisfaction at Alpine
Esteban Ocon has stated that his decision to depart from Alpine was made "a long time ago."
Jul 26, 10:34
Sainz nears Alpine move as other options dry up
The troubled Alpine team has now taken the lead in the race to sign Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season.
Jul 22, 08:25
Williams to finalise '25 lineup amid Sainz delay
Williams is ready to end its wait for Carlos Sainz and plans to solidify its 2025 driver lineup ahead of Formula 1's upcoming summer break.
Jul 21, 08:25
Close to Haas deal, Ocon confirms Williams visit
Esteban Ocon has acknowledged his recent visit to Williams' F1 factory in Grove for a seat fitting.
Jul 20, 08:35
Magnussen rejects reserve role at Haas for '25
Kevin Magnussen has expressed his disinterest in continuing in Formula 1 as a reserve driver next year.
Jul 20, 08:20
Ocon critical of Alpine amid swirling Williams rumours
Esteban Ocon has reiterated his ongoing displeasure with Alpine, amid revelations that he sought an early departure from the team before the end of the 2024 season.
Jul 19, 08:20
Former F1 sponsor cautions against working with Haas
Haas' previous main sponsor has cautioned other businesses to carefully consider before making sponsorship commitments with the compact American F1 squad.
Jul 17, 08:05
Mick Schumacher sees F1 return on the horizon
Mick Schumacher is expressing conspicuous optimism regarding his prospects of rejoining the Formula 1 grid.
Jul 16, 08:25
Sargeant positive despite Williams seat uncertainty
Logan Sargeant has declared he is "satisfied" with his driving performance this season, despite indications that Williams is actively seeking his replacement for 2025.
Jul 15, 08:00
Haas could pave Toyota's return to F1 - rumour
There's emerging buzz suggesting that the Japanese automotive behemoth, Toyota, might be eyeing a comeback to Formula 1.
Jul 10, 08:05
Hulkenberg endorses Magnussen for ongoing Haas seat in '25
Nico Hulkenberg, who is set to join Sauber next season, believes his current teammate Kevin Magnussen should "definitely" still be considered for a spot at Haas in 2025.
Jul 9, 08:15
Ocon to join Ferrari-financed Bearman at Haas in 2025
Esteban Ocon has all-but-officially inked a deal to extend his Formula 1 career with Haas starting in 2025, as confirmed by several insiders at the British GP.
Jul 7, 10:30
Wolff hails Schumacher's pace in Alpine shootout test
Mick Schumacher is tenaciously pursuing his goal of rejoining Formula 1 and seems to have made significant progress this past week.
Jul 7, 10:27
Sainz nears Alpine-Mercedes deal as F1 rumours surge
Carlos Sainz has indicated that he will no longer discuss his Formula 1 career post-2024 until a final decision is made.
Jul 6, 09:30
Magnussen knew of Bearman's likely signing months ago
Kevin Magnussen revealed that it "wasn't a huge surprise" when he learned that his Formula 1 team, Haas, had secured Ferrari-backed newcomer Oliver Bearman for 2025 and beyond.
Jul 5, 09:23
Haas to reveal Bearman as 2025 driver at Silverstone
It appears imminent that Haas will officially announce that Oliver Bearman, a British teenager, will join the small American team starting in 2025.
Jul 4, 08:10
Briatore labels Sainz as a 'super driver'
The probability of Carlos Sainz finalising a contract with Williams for 2025 and beyond is said to have almost entirely fallen apart.
Jul 1, 09:02
Haas boss open about Magnussen's potential replacement
Kevin Magnussen has revealed that his boss at Haas, Ayao Komatsu, is being candid about the team's discussions with other potential drivers for 2025.
Jun 30, 10:08
Max Verstappen eases to Austrian Sprint success, pole for Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen produces an imperious display on Saturday to win the Austrian Sprint and secure pole for Sunday's Grand Prix.
Jun 29, 16:25
Gasly set for contract renewal with Alpine amid team changes
Pierre Gasly is all but confirmed to remain with the struggling Alpine team past 2024.
Jun 27, 08:44
Norris, Hamilton weigh in on F1 booing phenomenon
The issue of booing has garnered mixed reactions from two prominent Formula 1 drivers as the trend grows among their track rivals.
Jun 26, 09:36
Alpine 'shootout' for 2025 seat heats up F1 silly season
As the frenzy of the 2005 driver 'silly season' intensifies, even with the rapid succession of races from Barcelona to Austria during an arduous F1 triple-header, the saga continues unabated.
Jun 25, 09:16
Max Verstappen extends Formula 1 lead with victory at Spanish Grand Prix
Max Verstappen extends his lead in the Drivers' standings with a hard-earned victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, holding off the challenge of Lando Norris.
Jun 23, 16:00
British drivers dazzle as Max Verstappen denied pole for Spanish Grand Prix
Championship leader Max Verstappen will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in second place as a number of British drivers impress in qualifying.
Jun 22, 16:30
Briatore confident in reviving Alpine's fortunes in two years
Flavio Briatore is confident he can propel the struggling Alpine team back into Formula 1's "top four" within "two years."
Jun 22, 09:59
Ocon aims for early confirmation on F1 future
Esteban Ocon is eager to finalize his next Formula 1 contract before the start of the August summer break.
Jun 22, 09:55
Alpine assigns Gasly's lighter chassis to Ocon for Spain GP
Alpine has decided to place Esteban Ocon in the seat of Pierre Gasly's lighter chassis for this weekend's race in Barcelona.
Jun 21, 09:52
Gasly hints Alpine may purchase rival F1 engine
Pierre Gasly has intimated that Alpine is seriously considering purchasing a customer engine from another Formula 1 manufacturer.
Jun 21, 09:51
Renault-Alpine's 2026 engine development in doubt
Luca de Meo, the CEO of Renault, stressed the importance for the Alpine team to "get things right" for the upcoming 2026 regulations.
Jun 18, 07:20
Ocon not ready to announce 2025 Haas move
Esteban Ocon is hesitant to solidify his Formula 1 plans for 2025 amidst a deteriorating relationship with his current team, Alpine.
Jun 17, 09:24
'Silly season' still bubbling: Ocon, Sainz, Zhou, Doohan
The break between the Canadian and Spanish Grands Prix hasn't quieted the rampant speculation about the next round of driver shifts.
Jun 13, 10:23
Magnussen admits possibility of F1 career ending
Kevin Magnussen acknowledges the possibility of losing his Formula 1 race seat in the ongoing turbulent driver market changes.
Jun 12, 08:47
Ocon calls out Alpine for unfairness and his heavy F1 car
The relationship between Esteban Ocon and his team, Alpine, has deteriorated even further.
Jun 10, 09:33