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Esteban Ocon Yearns for Podium Finish in Resumed F1 Season at Spa
Esteban Ocon, the young Frenchman, has left a lasting impact in the world of motorsport, particularly in Formula 1. In ten out of eleven races in 2017, Ocon earned points as he piloted for Force India. Now, he aims to seize his place on the podium as the F1 season resumes at Spa-Francorchamps.
Still yet to reach the podium in this season, Ocon plans to accomplish this feat before the season ends. With three elite drivers - Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, and Valtteri Bottas - amassing more points than Ocon, some onlookers may be surprised. However, the calm and self-assured 20-year-old would hardly be caught off guard.
"I want a strong first half of the season... My goal is to score a point in every race," Ocon told The Tour by CNN.
Experience is Key
For Ocon, racing at a track with previous experience is a definite advantage.
"It helps to go to a track where you have gained experience from the previous year - it's just a matter of getting back into the rhythm, and it becomes easier," he explained.
Prior to joining Force India for the 2017 season, Ocon tested for both Mercedes and Renault.
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Overcoming Challenges
Despite his promise, Ocon's progress was not without obstacles, particularly when it came to team dynamics.
Force India team vice-captain Bob Fernley stated that Ocon possessed the same potential as Max Verstappen, but Ocon failed to live up to it in 2017. Conflicts between Ocon and Sergio Pérez, his teammate, ensued, with incidents such as colliding with Pérez at the Azerbaijan grand prix.
Ocon, however, dismissed the turmoil, claiming that it had been merely a race incident.
"We discussed it with the team, I talked to Checo and we knew it was going to happen. Of course, it's not good... We lost many points, but we're moving forward and thinking about the future," he said.
Forging Ahead
Ocon's goal for the remainder of the season is to edge ahead of Pérez, a formidable opponent with a wealth of experience.
"I won't always be behind him. He's a very strong driver, one of the best on the track, but I want to beat him, and that's my goal,” Ocon declared.
When the F1 season resumes in Spa-Francorchamps, all eyes will be on Hamilton and Vettel as they square off. However, the intense competition between Ocon and Pérez is set to be a compelling subplot that promises to captivate viewers on and off the track.
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Esteban Ocon has had a challenging but promising career in Formula 1, with both peaks and valleys. Ocon's impressive debut win in the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix for Alpine, where he climbed from P8 to claim P1, marked a pinnacle in his career. Meanwhile, challenges within team dynamics, such as conflicts with Sergio Pérez during their time together at Force India, highlight the competitive nature of handling team dynamics in the world of motorsport. Ocon now finds himself preparing to join Haas for the 2025 season, paired with Ollie Bearman. Team principal Ayao Komatsu is committed to establishing clear "rules of engagement" to avoid any potential on-track drama between the teammates. Despite Ocon's history of sharp elbows on the track, Komatsu is confident that their partnership will avoid the pitfalls of team conflicts.
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