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Esteban Ocon converted his P8 grid slot into a P7 finish at the Monaco GP, his best finish of the year since round two in China. The Frenchman’s points helped Haas retain 6th in the standings, despite VCARB also securing a strong result.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 14

Esteban Ocon speaks highly of Ayao Komatsu’s Haas leadership

With 20 points from the first six rounds, Haas are firmly in this year’s midfield battle – building on their strong campaign from twelve months ago. Both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have adapted quickly to the team, though the process of acclimatisation will continue throughout 2025.

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.

Esteban Ocon Tells Why He Would Never Go to a Kebab Shop With Ciryl Gane Again

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane and Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon recently sat down for a chat courtesy of GQ France. The duo spoke about life, their respective sporting disciplines, and everything in between.

'I Was Disgusted': UFC Star Ciryl Gane Shares Feelings on Esteban Ocon’s Crash That Lost Him Alpine Seat

Esteban Ocon has a close affinity with mixed martial arts and the UFC, and supports his countryman Ciryl Gane who competes in the heavyweight division.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 27

Why doesn’t Esteban Ocon live in tax haven Monaco like Max Verstappen?

Formula 1 drivers are known for their extravagant lifestyles in and outside the paddock. F1 stars such as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris live in the city state of Monaco, a beautiful principality which hosts the iconic Monaco GP every year.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 16

Esteban Ocon's Haas F1 Car Damaged in Silverstone Shakedown

Esteban Ocon's Haas F1 car faced a hiccup during its Silverstone shakedown when it suffered damage. A Reddit post from the Formula 1 community showcased a photograph revealing a dislodged sidepod from his Haas VF-25.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 21

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 21

Haas Releases Schedule For 2025 Car Unveiling With All-New Driver Lineup

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has announced plans to unveil the team’s 2025 F1 car with a completely new driver lineup featuring Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 5

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 / January 4

Flavio Briatore Targets Esteban Ocon For 'Having His Head At Haas' Ahead Of Alpine Exit

Alpine's executive advisor Flavio Briatore has targeted former driver Esteban Ocon for having his head "in his new Haas team" toward the closing stages of the 2024 season, ahead of his exit from the team.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Alpine’s 2024 F1 Review: A Season of Ups and Downs

In Last Word On Sport’s series of 2024 F1 Reviews, we will turn to Alpine, who experienced a series of ups and downs with drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

Alpine double down on Ocon swap: 'We’re not here to be nice'

Alpine’s shock decision to replace Esteban Ocon in Abu Dhabi has become a major talking point. Despite the criticism Alpine have received for prematurely kicking Ocon out, team principal Oliver Oakes insists “we have to move on.” In the early stages of the season, Esteban Ocon was comfortably Alpine’s top performer.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

Will Alpine Remain On Top of the Midfield in Abu Dhabi?

Alpine are currently sixth in the Constructors’ Championship standings, with Haas hot on their tail. The French team will be aiming to maintain their position as the season finale – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – begins.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 4

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.

Esteban Ocon News / Field Level Media / December 3

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 / F1 on SI / December 3

F1 News: Esteban Ocon - Haas Conspiracy Theory Emerges After Driver Dropped Before Season End

A conspiracy theory emerged following the Qatar Grand Prix after Esteban Ocon's collision with Haas' Nico Hulkenberg, leading Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi

Formula One News / Yardbarker / October 11

Haas F1 team announces technical partnership with Toyota

The Haas Formula 1 team has announced a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the motorsport division of the Japanese manufacturer.

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Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 8

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 / Field Level Media / July 25

Esteban Ocon signs multi-year deal with Haas

Haas is adding France's Esteban Ocon to its Formula One team for 2025 and beyond. The American team announced Thursday that Ocon signed a multi-year deal, joining 19-year-old rookie Oliver Bearman to make up the driver lineup next season.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / July 25

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 / 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.

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2024

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

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