Who is Elena Berri, Esteban Ocon’s former partner, now a model?

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A racing driver since 2012, Esteban Ocon joined the prestigious Formula 1 in 2016. He thus gained significant notoriety, in France and more generally in the world, thanks to his performances during the Grands Prix. If he is currently in a relationship with Miss Côte d’Azur 2022, the French pilot first had a love affair with another model.

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Esteban Ocon’s first love story

F1 drivers’ love stories often make headlines newspapers. This is particularly the case of Charles Leclerc who appeared with his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux after his victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. A catchphrase for athletes who have to get used to this. The same goes for Esteban Ocon.

If he made his big debut in the premier motorsport competition with Manor Racing, the native of Évreux then joined Force India in 2017. It was during this year that he met Elena Berri, an Italian model, who notably counts more than 88,000 fans on his account Instagramwhere she regularly publishes fashion photos.

The new couple of the French pilot

Esteban Ocon, who has a more than comfortable salary, will stay with Elena Berri for several years. The latter notably made a few appearances in the documentary Netflix – Drive to Survive. The young woman who lives in Paris was at the time very present in the paddock to support the French driver. She was probably present in Hungary, when Esteban Ocon won the first race of his Formula 1 career.

Elena Berri was also seen in the aisles of the Parc des Princes with her former companion to attend a Paris Saint-Germain match. But since 2022, he seems to have moved on with the young woman born in 1999 since the couple separated. The 28-year-old sportsman is now with Flavy Barlathe influence who was crowned Miss Côte d’Azur in 2022.

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Two completely opposite destinies

Elena Berri works within the agency Metropolitan Models Group and produced several fashion shows for major luxury and fashion brands around the world. Between Paris and Turin, his city of birth, she continues her career as a model while Esteban Ocon prepares his departure from Alpine. Indeed, the French driver will evolve in a new team from the 2025 season, just like Lewis Hamilton who will be transferred to Ferrari.

Whoever finished 8th in the world championship in 2017 and 2022 will be Haas F1 Team’s new driver from 2025. He will replace Nicolas Hülkenberg, winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans. A new experience for Esteban Ocon, who says very little about his private life. Just like Elena Berri, who has not commented on her ex-partner’s relationship.

What future for Ocon in Formula 1?

After a mixed season in 2023, Esteban Ocon is going through an even more delicate sporting period this year. With six races remaining in the championship, he is only 18th in the standings, far behind Lando Norris who is fighting for the title. Which is (very) far from the expectations set at the start of the season. Fortunately, he knows that he can count on the support of his partner Flavy Barla, as he was supported by Elena Berri for several years.

Despite this bad patch, Esteban Ocon remains a reference in Formula 1. He competed in more than 150 Grands Prix and will once again be on the starting grids for the 2025 season. With perhaps better results and a car that hopes to be able to fight in each race to obtain valuable points.