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Esteban Ocon sets his sights on thrilling drift championship adventure: will he swap seats?

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
December 19, 2025
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Esteban Ocon sets his sights on thrilling drift championship adventure: will he swap seats?

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 14, 2025 Haas' Esteban Ocon during practice REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

Esteban Ocon, the rising star of Haas Formula 1, is revving up for an electrifying new challenge: drifting! The 29-year-old French driver, who made headlines by joining Haas for the 2025 season after a remarkable five-year journey with Renault/Alpine, is eager to swap the racetrack for the drift arena. In an intriguing revelation, Ocon expressed his desire to participate in a drift championship, showcasing his passion for motorsport in all its forms.

In a candid interview, Ocon stated, “It’s still related to cars, but swapping seats with some drift championship guys would be nice. Not for too long, but for a day!” This statement highlights his adventurous spirit and willingness to explore new avenues in racing. Having already showcased his skills in the World Rally Championship, where he experienced the thrill of rally racing firsthand, Ocon is hungry for more adrenaline-pumping experiences.

Reflecting on his racing career, he shared, “I’ve done that all my life. I’ve never really thought about doing something else, because that’s all I wanted to do.” However, he acknowledges that one day he will need to consider his future beyond Formula 1: “One day it will come, and I will have to think about that, so let’s see!”

Ocon’s ambition to drift follows in the tire tracks of fellow F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, who recently took a thrilling drift masterclass with none other than five-time Formula Drift champion James Deane. Tsunoda’s experience was nothing short of exhilarating, as he wrestled with the high-powered Ford Mustang Dark Horse, exclaiming, “The adrenaline is like… Wow!” He humorously added, “I need to calm down a little bit. I forgot to breathe, actually. I’m actually holding my breath all the time.”

Tsunoda’s ride in Deane’s monstrous 1100+ bhp Mustang RTR was a whirlwind of emotions, leaving him dizzy and exhilarated. “I didn’t know what was going on. I just lose the direction which I’m facing at. Like, am I facing to the wall now or… Holy s***. I sweat more than yesterday’s race,” he confessed, encapsulating the sheer intensity of drifting.

As Ocon sets his sights on this new endeavor, fans and motorsport enthusiasts alike are abuzz with excitement. Will he follow Tsunoda’s lead and dive into the world of drifting? One thing is for sure: the motorsport community is eager to see what this dynamic driver will conquer next. Buckle up—Esteban Ocon is just getting started!

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