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Journalist
Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Next season, Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine to join Haas. He will team up with Oliver Bearman who showed good things when he replaced Kevin Magnussen in Baku. Performing well in Formula 2, the young Briton will step into the shoes of a starter in F1 for the first time in his career. And the Frenchman doesn’t hide the fact that he is impressed.
It’s been official for a few weeks, Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine at the end of the season in order to join Haas where he will form a brand new duo with Oliver Bearman. Member of the Ferrari Driver Academythe young British driver particularly distinguished himself during his two stints in F1. The first in Saudi Arabia to replace Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari at the start of the season, and the second in Baku in his future seat with Haas in order to compensate for the sanction of Kevin Magnussen. Each time he proved that he deserved his place in F1 as his future teammate points out Esteban Ocon.
Ocon ignites for Bearman
“ What he did in Baku was truly remarkable and I knew it. I think everyone in the paddock knew he had remarkable talent and what he did was very impressive, being in the rhythm straight away on such a technical track. I watched his lap in F2 when he had the steering screwed up and was on pole, and that says a lot. This shows that he is immediately comfortable whatever car he is driving », assures the French pilot in comments reported by Nextgen-auto.com before adding a layer.
“Everyone in the paddock knew he had remarkable talent”
“ It’s great for him, for the team, for myself, that he can have a good experience before starting the full season next year. We talked a little, but we were so busy that unfortunately not enough. We’re going to spend a lot of time together this winter and will be able to catch up, so I’m not worried about that. It’s really good to see him shine in Baku and I’m happy for him and the team [Haas] », adds Esteban Ocon.
