OCON BREAKS DOWN OVER F1 SIDELINE YEAR

Original: “I went back to the car and cried” – Esteban Ocon opens up about his unexpected year on F1 sidelines

Esteban Ocon discusses his experience as a Mercedes reserve driver during the 2019 Formula 1 season following an unexpected departure from racing.

Esteban Ocon has opened up about the 2019 Formula 1 season, which he spent as a Mercedes reserve driver following an unfavourable chain of events. Back in July 2018, Ocon was riding a wave of momentum. In his second full F1 campaign, the Mercedes protege was narrowly leading seasoned Force India tea