Fred Vasseur personally contributed $1m to Esteban Ocon’s first F1 drive
Motorsport.com·2h ago·7 November 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed Fred Vasseur personally contributed one million dollars to fund Esteban Ocon’s half-season at the Manor Formula 1 team in 2016. Ocon joined Mercedes’ young-driver programme ahead of the 2015 GP3 season, claiming the title in remarkable fashion with 14
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