Esteban Ocon

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Esteban Ocon (born 17th September, 1996 in Évreux, France) is a French racing driver who is currently contracted to Formula One team TRILUX AMG Precision Motorsport as a reserve driver.


Formula One

2017-: Precision & Red Bull

A long-term member of the Mercedes-Benz Junior programme, Ocon was named as TRILUX AMG Precision Motorsport's reserve driver for the 2017 season. Midway through the year - Ocon was promoted to a race seat after the removal of regular driver Valtteri Bottas. Ocon took a best result of second in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Ocon remained in his position at Precision in 2018 and was called upon once when Jules Bianchi picked up an injury at the Cyprus Grand Prix. Ocon was then later loaned to fellow Mercedes-powered team Red Bull Racing for the second half of the season, replacing Josef Newgarden.