Esteban Ocon (27) isn’t extending his contract with the Alpine System 1 staff after the present season.
Esteban Ocon is not going to drive for Alpine subsequent season. Photograph: Luca Bruno / AP / NTB Monday June 3 at 13:51
That is confirmed by the staff in a single press launch. Ocon joined Alpine in 2020, then referred to as Renault. The events have agreed to make use of their completely different strategies.
– That is shocking as a result of Ocon has proven the next pace than Gasly. However the feeling between the 2 teammates has been dangerous for a very long time, so it’s not shocking that one in every of them is leaving the staff, mentioned Viaplay reporter Atle Gulbrandsen to VG.
Ocon is a teammate of Pierre Gasly within the French staff this season. Within the current Monaco Grand Prix, Ocon ended up in a crash with Gasly. Ocon later took the blame for the accident.
Viaplay System 1 Reporter.
In keeping with Gulbrandsen, the query now could be whether or not Ocon will discover a place with one other staff. He believes the environment in Alpine will assist affect different groups’ notion of Ocon as a staff participant.
– There are rumors about Williams. This might additionally give an opportunity to Jack Doohan or Mick Schumacher in Alpine, he mentioned.
The 27-year-old has pushed 141 System 1 races and says he’ll share his future plans “very quickly”.
– Driving for Alpine in System 1 has been an necessary second in my life, says Ocon.
Ocon made his System 1 debut in 2016, taking his first win and up to now the one Hungarian Grand Prix in 2021. He has a complete of three podiums. Earlier than becoming a member of the Alpine staff he had pushed for Manor and Power India.
2024-06-03 11:26:32
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