Esteban Ocon has been working with the Alpine team since 2020. He started the 2024 season with moderate expectations, as the team was struggling to meet the weight limit with their A524 car. Meanwhile, tensions were rising between the French drivers, who were fiercely competing against each other in races. This internal conflict within the Enstone-based team eventually led Ocon to announce his departure.
Ocon emerged as the lead driver for Alpine as negotiations with the team deteriorated. He made the switch to Alpine at the end of 2020. Shortly after, he signed a three-year contract extension until the end of the 2024 season. However, plans for a new deal were hindered by the internal team struggle.
As a result of this conflict, Alpine announced Ocon’s departure at the end of the current season. The BWT Alpine F1 team and Ocon mutually agreed to part ways. Ocon expressed his gratitude to the Enstone-Viry family, who have been a significant part of his career since his days in the Lotus junior program. He shared an emotional message on a social media platform, hinting that he will soon reveal his future plans.
Although Ocon’s time with the Alpine team is coming to an end, he was the driver who secured the team’s first victory under the Alpine name in 2021. Team principal, , thanked Ocon for his dedication over the years. Famin expressed his appreciation for Ocon’s commitment and highlighted their first victory together at the Hungarian GP in 2021. Despite the breakdown in their relationship, Famin emphasized that their focus is on the remaining races of the 2024 season before bidding farewell to Ocon.
En regardant la saison 2025, Ocon fait face au défi de trouver une nouvelle place sur la grille. Les options les plus probables pour lui incluent un déménagement vers ou . Cependant, étant donné la volatilité du marché des pilotes ces dernières semaines, aucun changement potentiel ne peut être exclu.
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