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Formula One has always been a dangerous sport. The 1970’s may be behind us, but the risk of injury is always there, every time a driver enters the car.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Ocon: Drivers 'need to learn everything again' with 2026 cars

Esteban Ocon will look to bounce back in 2026 after a difficult first year at Haas. To be clear, the Frenchman secured some solid results last year in the VF-25 – especially in the earlier rounds.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Inside Haas’ 2026 Opportunity: Ocon’s Confidence Meets Bearman’s Reality Check

The paint is fresh, the renders are out, and if you listen closely to the talk coming out of the Haas garage, the ambition has never been louder. The American outfit unveiled its 2026 livery on Monday, signaling the start of a new era.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 19

Esteban Ocon: "We can forget everything we've learned since go-karts" in F1 2026

Haas driver Esteban Ocon is expecting a very different driving challenge from Formula 1's 2026 cars Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon thinks the series' overhauled hybrid engines will mean drivers "can forget everything that we've learned since go-karts on how to go fast".

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 18

Esteban Ocon explains why he collided with Sergio Perez so often at Force India

Esteban Ocon reflects on his time at Force India and his, at times, deleterious rivalry with team-mate Sergio Perez Esteban Ocon has admitted to making “mistakes” when he raced Force India Formula 1 team-mate Sergio Perez, with their rivalry generating several collisions.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 30

Esteban Ocon shows off his one-off Mansory Lamborghini Revuelto in first drive post

The Haas driver’s “Initiate” build is a one-of-one Revuelto and the start of Mansory’s first Formula 1 partnership Esteban Ocon has published a social post featuring his new customised Mansory Lamborghini Revuelto.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 28

Esteban Ocon returns to his roots at Normandy kart track in emotional throwback

Esteban Ocon revisited a childhood karting track in Normandy Esteban Ocon has returned to one of the karting tracks in Normandy that he raced at as a child.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 18

Esteban Ocon eyes drift championship outing as he proposes seat swap

Esteban Ocon says he would like to try a drift championship outing in the future Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has shared his interest in taking part in a drift championship outing.

Formula One News / HITC / November 25

Why Lewis Hamilton’s battle with Ocon exposed the gap to Leclerc and Antonelli

Despite being one of the most successful drivers in the history of Formula One, Lewis Hamilton’s performances this season have not been up to his usual standards.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Is Esteban Ocon Underestimating the Haas vs. Cadillac F1 Rivalry?

The Formula 1 grid is a pressure cooker of rivalries. We live for the drama of teammate battles, the strategic chess between top teams, and the desperate scramble for points in the midfield.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 3

Ocon: Haas have not been 'consistent enough' this season

Even in an immensely volatile midfield, Haas have easily been the most unpredictable team on the grid. From one race to another, the VF-25 regularly experiences dramatic variations in performance.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 11

Esteban Ocon Reveals Physical Deformity Common Among F1 Drivers: 'One of the Dark Sides of Driving'

Motorsports, for the longest of time, have had a common misconception — many believe that racers just need to drive and that these are not actually physically demanding sports.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 18

Esteban Ocon Unveils Aggressive Red And Black Crash Helmet For 2025 Season

Haas driver Esteban Ocon has revealed an aggressive black and red crash helmet for his debut season with the American outfit on social media platform X.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 21, 2025

Haas makes Laura Mueller F1's first female race engineer

One member of Haas' revamped racing team has made history. With her promotion to race engineer by Haas on Tuesday, Laura Mueller will become the first woman in Formula 1 history to lead an engineering team.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 5, 2025

Esteban Ocon Debuts Insane New $312k Car Ahead Of Haas F1 Move

Esteban Ocon is preparing for his debut with the Haas F1 team in 2025 after making a move away from Alpine. To mark the career move, Ocon has treated himself to a luxurious new ride, the Ferrari 296 GTB, valued at an impressive $312,000.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 4, 2024

F1 Rumor: Esteban Ocon Delivered Bold Ultimatum Ahead Of Abrupt Alpine Exit

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon, poised to join Haas next season, was sidelined for the final race of the 2024 season as Alpine opted to replace him with its 2025 driver, Jack Doohan.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 3, 2024

Esteban Ocon on early Alpine exit: 'Not how I wanted things to end'

Esteban Ocon did not get the chance to thank his former co-workers in person, so he took to social media to do so on Tuesday. Ocon, who has signed a multi-year deal to race for Haas beginning in 2025, had expected to close out this Formula 1 season with Alpine.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 8, 2024

Esteban Ocon Paints A Grim Picture Of Alpine After Williams Overtake

At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Williams overtook Alpine in the Constructors' Championship with a double-point finish, reclaiming the eighth spot and further exposing the growing struggles within the Enstone-based team.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / July 25, 2024

Esteban Ocon to join Haas F1 for 2025 Formula 1 season

French Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon will join Haas F1 for the 2025 season.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / June 3, 2024

Esteban Ocon parting with Alpine at end of '24 season

French driver Esteban Ocon will be leaving Alpine at the end of the 2024 season, the Formula One team confirmed on Monday. Ocon, 27, has been with the team since 2021 and delivered Alpine's first F1 victory at that year's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / June 3, 2024

What's next for Alpine after Esteban Ocon's dismissal?

After weeks of speculation, Alpine and Esteban Ocon announced Monday they will be parting at the end of the 2024 Formula One season. Here's a look at some potential replacements.

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2024

Alpine boss promises 'appropriate consequences' for intra-team crash in Monaco

Alpine has suffered an embarrassing start to 2024 in Formula 1, with things hitting a low point at Monaco courtesy of an intra-team crash.

Why Esteban Ocon's dramatic Monaco Grand Prix could hurt his F1 future

Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2024

Why Esteban Ocon's dramatic Monaco Grand Prix could hurt his F1 future

Aggression is a good quality for any Formula One driver — any person in an F1 cockpit must be prepared to make controversial calls to get ahead on the track.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 28, 2024

Esteban Ocon emerges as contender for surprise move

Esteban Ocon is reportedly a possible option for Audi, who are still formulating their 2024 lineup. The Frenchman is in the final year of his Alpine contract, having spent half a decade at Team Enstone.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 14, 2024

Esteban Ocon to consider options beyond Alpine

Only four months into 2024, there is no shortage of possibilities in the F1 driver market. Most of the grid is without contracts for next season, including the Alpine pairing of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.