Esteban José Jean-Pierre Ocon-Khelfane (born 17 September 1996) is a French racing driver who competes for Alpine in Formula One. He made his Formula One debut for Manor Racing in the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, replacing Rio Haryanto.
Who is Ocon driving for 2022?
Ten drivers have clear contracts for 2022. Esteban Ocon is confirmed at Alpine having signed a three-year deal, as is Fernando Alonso having signed on for 2022.
Why did Esteban Ocon retire?
Esteban Ocon says that his retirement from the 2022 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix was due to “an engine issue” on his Alpine at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Are Ocon and Gasly friends?
Gasly and Ocon were friends when they were youngsters, and their families were also close. However, they had a falling out and have had an uneasy relationship since they both made it to F1.
Where is Esteban Ocon now?
Esteban OconCurrent teams
Who is leaving F1 in 2023?
Alpine has announced that Pierre Gasly will be leaving AlphaTauri and joining the French outfit, with Nyck de Vries replacing him at the Red Bull sister team.
Confirmed 2023 F1 driver and team line-ups.
| Team | Drivers |
|---|---|
| Alpine | Esteban Ocon (2024) Pierre Gasly (multi-year deal) |
Who is leaving F1 in 2022?
Nicholas Latifi
Williams Racing and Nicholas Latifi will part ways following the conclusion of the 2022 Formula 1 season; Alex Albon will continue for next year and beyond, and Williams Racing will announce its full 2023 driver line-up in due course.
Who is the youngest F1 driver?
Who are the youngest F1 racing drivers?
- Max Verstappen. 17 years, 166 days. Debut: 2015 Australian Grand Prix.
- Lance Stroll. 18 years, 148 days. Debut: 2017 Australian Grand Prix.
- Lando Norris. 19 years, 124 days.
- Jaime Alguersuari. 19 years, 125 days.
- Mike Thackwell. 19 years, 182 days.
Why do F1 drivers get weighed?
F1 drivers are weighed after races for two reasons. The first reason is to see how much weight the driver has lost during the race. The second is to make sure themselves and the car are above the minimum weight mentioned in the rules. All of the drivers are weighed immediately after a race.
Does Esteban Ocon come from a rich family?
Not really, no. The most recent example of a “poor” F1 driver is Esteban Ocon. Ocon came from very much “working class” backgrounds; his parents ended up selling the house and family business to fund Ocon’s karting career.
Has Esteban Ocon won a GP?
Ocon was a part of the Mercedes driver development programme and worked as a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2019 until his move to Renault in 2020. He took his maiden Formula One podium at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix and maiden victory at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Who Will Mick Schumacher drive for in 2023?
Haas Formula 1 team boss Gunther Steiner says Mick Schumacher has a “home advantage” to keep his seat for 2023 because the team has already been working with him for two years.
Who does Esteban Ocon currently drive for?
Alpine
Esteban Ocon
| Team | Alpine |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Points | 354 |
| Grands Prix entered | 109 |
Are Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon friends?
Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon’s Friendship
Despite coming from completely different backgrounds, the two drivers have become good friends. Stroll grew up in a life of luxury as his father, Lawrence, is a billionaire.
How much is Esteban Ocon paid?
$5,000,000
Alpine
| Driver | Age | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fernando Alonso | 40 | $20,000,000 |
| Esteban Ocon | 25 | $5,000,000 |
How much does Esteban Ocon make a year?
$5m
F1 driver salaries in 2022
| Pos | Driver | Salary (USD $) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sergio Perez | $8m |
| 12 | Kevin Magnussen | $6m |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | $5m |
| – | Esteban Ocon | $5m |
Who is Audi replacing in F1?
Sauber
Ahead of Audi’s arrival, Alfa Romeo will end their title sponsorship of Sauber at the end of the 2023 campaign.
Is Mick Schumacher staying at Haas?
Haas have still not decided whether to keep Mick Schumacher but are in the closing stages of making a call, says Guenther Steiner. Haas have the only vacant seat still remaining in the F1 2023 driver line-up and are considering whether to stick with Schumacher or replace him.
Is Audi coming to F1?
Audi has confirmed it will enter Formula One by taking a stake in the Sauber team that will become the car manufacturer’s works entry in 2026. Sauber currently races under the Alfa Romeo brand using Ferrari engines.
Who will replace Ricciardo at McLaren?
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri confirmed as McLaren driver to replace Daniel Ricciardo for 2023 ahead of move from Alpine.
Who is replacing Ricciardo in McLaren?
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri has been the talk of the Formula 1 paddock over the past month, with McLaren announcing he will join the team in 2023. The young Australian will take the seat of countryman Daniel Ricciardo, who will part ways with the British team after two seasons.