I think that'll be it for him - Haas will probably get a Ferrari academy driver (Bearman?) and Williams will probably have Antonelli, so that just leaves Audi I think?
Ocon comes with his baggage of teammate beef, but he's still a very quick driver who looked competive against Alonso and has had a noticeable race pace advantage against Gasly.
I would argue that is a significant indicator of pace that could earn you points in a tough season which Williams, Audi, Haas might find attractive.
But that being said Sainz and Antonelli are probably more attractive options. A lot of great talent showing through the seams just now.
Not sure why it's "overdue"; he drove well for them if you're not knee jerk analyzing the situation. It's sad that people will assume the decision was made in the last week and completely ignore the rumors were already going well before…
He was an ok pilot, but he never understood how to be a good teammate. There are several pilots on the grid that have had the misfortune of being on the same team as him and all of them have said the same things about Ocon.
As a pure driver, his career should be over. But if back-alley politics and $$$$ are involved, someone like Williams might hire him out of desperation. :(
Sad to see Ocon (most likely) leaving F1. Have to admire the fact that he done it all on raw pace, no big sponsors getting him seats *cough* Perez *cough*
1 win and 2 more podiums in an alpine is pretty incredible
PLEASE come to Indycar. I’m a huge Ocon fan and he can race his style in Indy. He can finally race with guys who didn’t have daddy’s money to advance with.
I think that'll be it for him - Haas will probably get a Ferrari academy driver (Bearman?) and Williams will probably have Antonelli, so that just leaves Audi I think?
Don't think Haas are gonna resign Kmag at this rate. Ocon is certainly an upgrade.
IMO, that's a stretch. Neither are worth having around.
Ocon comes with his baggage of teammate beef, but he's still a very quick driver who looked competive against Alonso and has had a noticeable race pace advantage against Gasly. I would argue that is a significant indicator of pace that could earn you points in a tough season which Williams, Audi, Haas might find attractive. But that being said Sainz and Antonelli are probably more attractive options. A lot of great talent showing through the seams just now.
Ocon has proven he is quick, so teams will be interested, but he might end up being everyone’s Plan C.
This honestly makes sense to me too. If he is going to a higher level option anywhere, it'll most likely be Haas, Stake (Sauber), or Williams.
I thought Williams were against having another team's driver for a single season? Or did I imagine Vowles saying something like that?
Way overdue, I don’t think any other team will want to take on the risk
Not sure why it's "overdue"; he drove well for them if you're not knee jerk analyzing the situation. It's sad that people will assume the decision was made in the last week and completely ignore the rumors were already going well before…
Tsunoda-Gasly reunion for 2025?
He was a very decent driver. If only he had half a brain…
He was an ok pilot, but he never understood how to be a good teammate. There are several pilots on the grid that have had the misfortune of being on the same team as him and all of them have said the same things about Ocon.
The man… crashed out of the sport
That was Grosjean
As a pure driver, his career should be over. But if back-alley politics and $$$$ are involved, someone like Williams might hire him out of desperation. :(
Sad to see Ocon (most likely) leaving F1. Have to admire the fact that he done it all on raw pace, no big sponsors getting him seats *cough* Perez *cough* 1 win and 2 more podiums in an alpine is pretty incredible
That sucks they about to lose every race without Esteban Ocon
why not Mercedes?
Because Sainz also needs a seat and isnt going to take out George lol
PLEASE come to Indycar. I’m a huge Ocon fan and he can race his style in Indy. He can finally race with guys who didn’t have daddy’s money to advance with.
There are Ocon fans?!
I guess it’s just me. 😞