Pierre Gasly took the Alpine seat two other drivers had turned down, then out-scored team mate Esteban Ocon despite being frustrated by the team’s tactics.
Esteban Ocon articles archive
“It should not happen”: Gasly wants explanation for Ocon’s strategy advantage
Formula 1
Posted onPierre Gasly wants an explanation why Alpine’s strategy favoured his team mate, but Esteban Ocon said he “doesn’t care” about the decision.
Ocon leads O’Ward in post-season test as Russell crashes
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon was fastest in Formula 1’s post-season test day at Yas Marina Circuit with a 1’24.393 lap, while George Russell crashed his Mercedes.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Unwell Ocon says ‘the body is not designed for 24 races’
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon has misgivings over next year’s 24-round Formula 1 calendar after arriving at the final race of this season suffering with a fever.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Ocon: I had to pass Verstappen and he needlessly ruined my lap
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Posted onEsteban Ocon blamed Max Verstappen for his elimination in the first round of qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after an incident between the pair at turn one.
F1’s treatment of Las Vegas fans “obviously not acceptable” – Ocon
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Posted onEsteban Ocon sympathised with fans at the Las Vegas Grand Prix who were unable to watch the second practice session because the grandstands were closed.
How some drivers have been “positively surprised” by Las Vegas’ F1 track
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Posted onSeveral Formula 1 drivers have been encouraged by their first experience of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on their simulators.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
Alonso and Ocon avoid penalty for collision in sprint race qualifying session
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Posted onEsteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso both avoided penalty after the Brazilian GP stewards investigated their clash in sprint qualifying.
Ocon insists he did not lose control of his car and blames Alonso entirely for crash
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Posted onEsteban Ocon placed the blame for his crash in qualifying for today’s sprint race wholly at the feet of his rival Fernando Alonso.
Russell, Gasly and Ocon handed two-place grid penalties for impeding in pit exit
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Posted onGeorge Russell, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have received two-place grid penalties for Sunday’s grand prix for impeding rivals in qualifying.
2023 Mexican Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onThere were some standout performances in Mexico during a warm and wild weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Ocon: ‘Nothing I would change’ in approach to race-ending clash with Piastri
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Posted onEsteban Ocon sees no need to change his approach on the first lap of races following the contact with Oscar Piastri which put both out of the United States Grand Prix.
2023 United States Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onSome fared better than others in the USA, but no single driver enjoyed a flawless three days. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the US Grand Prix.
2023 Qatar GP weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onIn the punishing heat of the desert, drivers struggled to keep their cool in Qatar. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Qatar Grand Prix.
“You’d need to kill me” before I withdraw from a race – Ocon
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Posted onEsteban Ocon said he would never voluntarily withdraw from a race however bad he felt, after vomiting in his car on his way to seventh place in the Qatar Grand Prix.