Esteban Ocon Archives - Motorsport

Importance of F1 Brazil GP result “not lost” on Oakes as Alpine leap up the championship standings

Ryan McGahey7 days ago7 days ago06 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes admits he was taken aback when he realised the financial benefits of Alpine’s leap up the constructors’ championship standings following their double podium in the F1 Brazil GP. A sensational P2 and P3 for the struggling Enstone-based Alpine was a major talking point following the race at Interlagos. The team’s…

A “great result” that “means a lot” — Oakes delights in sensational Alpine double podium at F1 Brazil GP

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes was thrilled with the team’s first double podium finish since the 2013 Korean Grand Prix (as Lotus Renault). In a sensational turn of events, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third respectively in Sunday’s São Paulo Grand Prix, joining race winner Max Verstappen on the podium. Ocon already…

Ocon says “I felt at ease” in wet conditions on his way to superb P2 in F1 Brazil GP

Ryan McGahey3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

An ecstatic Esteban Ocon shares his emotions as he nabs P2 for struggling Alpine in a tricky, rain-soaked Brazil Grand Prix. Following an inspiring P2 finish for Esteban Ocon ahead of his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly, the Frenchman shared his joy at the shock finish for the struggling French marque. Amidst the chaos brought about…

F1 | Brazil GP | Race | Verstappen storms through the field from P17 to take long-awaited victory

Avery McClure3 weeks ago3 weeks ago012 mins

A rainy, early morning Qualifying session led to a mixed up starting grid for the Brazil GP. Lando Norris started on Pole. Lined up next to him was George Russell, with Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon in P3 and P4 behind them. Max Verstappen started the race in P17 after taking a 5-place grid penalty….

F1 | Brazil GP | Qualifying | Five red flags in rain-soaked qualifying as Norris takes pole; Verstappen out in Q2

Fernanda Álvarez3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

After being officially postponed, Qualifying for the main race started early on Sunday on a wet Interlagos track with a temperature of 22°C. Drivers lined up at the pit lane exit, ready to get out on track amid reports of worsening rain expected within 15 minutes, which could be heard over the team radios. Q1All…

Austin F1 updates has given “clear lift” to Alpine but “limitations” still exist on A524 — Oakes

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

Alpine moved to within three points of Williams in the Constructors’ Championship as Pierre Gasly finished the Mexico City Grand Prix in P10. The 2020 Italian Grand Prix winner qualified in P8, 0.006s slower than Kevin Magnussen as he ran out of battery before the line. It was almost over before it started as Alex…

Gasly frustrated with strategy at F1 US GP, but both Alpine drivers say updated package goes “in the right direction”

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman4 weeks ago4 weeks ago010 mins

Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly did not score any points in the race for the United States Grand Prix, explaining that the performance was not good enough in the end. However, both agree that the car is getting quicker, as the qualifying pace in Austin proved. For Alpine, the weekend at the Circuit of the…

Colapinto felt like he was “flying” and “really strong” on his way to P10 in F1 US GP

Shermaine Wong1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

The United States Grand Prix marks the fourth Grand Prix the Argentinian has taken part in this season since he was announced to replace Logan Sargeant starting from the Italian Grand Prix. It also marks the second time he has finished in the points. Williams did not have an easy weekend in Austin, despite Colapinto…

F1 | US GP | Qualifying | Norris pips Verstappen to pole as Russell crashes in Q3

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Q1 Zhou Guanyu set the first time of the session as he put in a 1:35.479. Alonso rapidly beat that, logging a 1:34.496 to go quickest. Championship contender Lando Norris went top on a 1:34.029, beating Carlos Sainz by 0.075s. Oscar Piastri slotted into P3, 0.214s away from his teammate. Despite a poor final corner,…

Komatsu: Ocon was “very much on board” with Haas F1 development plan before their Toyota partnership

Ryan McGahey1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says Ocon was sold on joining the team for 2025 long before the team’s recently announced partnership with Toyota was announced. With the announcement late last week that Haas would be partnering with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the spotlight has been on the American team, as they set their sights high…