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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League will be the final destination for Esteban Ocon and Alpine after the 2024 Formula 1 season. Ocon has ensured that he will soon reveal his plans for 2025. This announcement follows Ocon’s controversial collision with his Alpine teammate, Pierre Gasly, during the Monaco race. Ocon tried to overtake Gasly on the inside at Portier, resulting in a crash that ended the race. Team principal Bruno Famin expressed his dissatisfaction and hinted at possible consequences. Ocon defended himself on social media, addressing the criticisms he received. Now, a week after the incident, Alpine and Ocon have mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the current season. This decision was expected, as Ocon has been linked to the future Audi factory team (Sauber) and has been considered for positions at Haas and Williams. The timing of the announcement, however, is a surprise and is not related to Famin’s previous comments about consequences. The BWT Alpine F1 team and Ocon have released a joint statement confirming their separation after the 2024 F1 season. Ocon expressed his gratitude to the Enstone-Viry family, who have been a significant part of his life since his days in the Lotus junior program. He considers Enstone a special place where his professional career began. Ocon acknowledged the highs and lows he experienced with the team and expressed his appreciation for the memorable moments. While he will soon reveal his future plans, Ocon’s current focus remains on delivering strong performances for the team and ending the season successfully. Famin thanked Ocon for his dedication to the team over the past five years and highlighted his victory in Hungary in 2021 as a significant achievement. The team aims to continue working together for the remaining 16 races of 2024 with the goal of achieving the best results on track. The Alpine statement clarifies that rumors suggesting Ocon’s absence from the Canadian race are unfounded. The driver market for 2025 revolves around Carlos Sainz, who is deciding between Sauber and Williams. Red Bull is close to extending Sergio Perez’s contract, while Mercedes plans to promote Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s successor. Ocon, along with Valtteri Bottas and others, is also in contention for positions in the lower half of the grid. Gasly, on the other hand, is expected to continue with Alpine. Jack Doohan, the team’s reserve driver, is among the candidates to partner with Gasly, along with competitors like Bottas.
