ESTEBAN OCON

2016

His impressive performance in GP2 earned him a place as a test and development driver with the Mercedes Formula 1 team. This position provided him with valuable experience and opened the doors for his Formula 1 debut. Ocon's Formula 1 debut came in 2016 with the Manor Racing team, where he contested nine races as a starting driver. His debut was promising, as he scored his first point in his first Grand Prix, becoming the youngest French driver to do so.

2017

Esteban Ocon made his full Formula 1 debut in 2017 with the Force India team (now known as Aston Martin). After participating in some free trials in 2016, he was promoted to the starting seat for the 2017 season. Ocon had a solid season as a rookie, showing consistent pace and taking points in most races. He finished in the points in 16 of the season's 20 races, scoring 87 points in total and finishing eighth in the drivers' championship. His consistent performance and his ability to quickly adapt to the world of Formula 1 caught the attention of the motoring community.

2018

Ocon continued racing with the Force India team, which later changed its name to Racing Point midway through the season. Esteban kept his performance consistent and demonstrated his ability in challenging situations. He achieved his best result of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix, where he finished in sixth place. Despite his prowess on the track, he had some controversial moments, including an incident at the Belgian Grand Prix with teammate Sergio Pérez. At the end of the season, Ocon collected 49 points and was ranked eleventh in the drivers' standings.

2019

In 2019, Ocon joined the Renault team as a reserve driver after losing his seat at Racing Point (now Aston Martin) due to team restructuring. However, he did get a chance to return to the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he replaced Nico Hülkenberg. Despite the lack of driving time, Ocon showed his ability by scoring points in several races and finishing seventh at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Although he only started nine races in the season, he managed to accumulate 37 points and finished in twelfth place in the drivers' championship.

2020

In 2020, Esteban Ocon got a starting seat with the Renault team, which was renamed the Alpine F1 Team. The season presented new challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, but Ocon was quick to adapt to the changing circumstances. Despite some inconsistent results in the early races, Ocon improved his performance as the season progressed. At the Sakhir Grand Prix, he achieved his best result by finishing second, only behind Sergio Pérez. Ocon had a season total of 62 points and ranked eleventh in the drivers' championship.

2021

Ocon continued to race with the Alpine F1 Team. The season brought an exciting win for Esteban at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he capitalized on a chaotic start to the race to secure his first Formula 1 win. In addition to his win, Ocon scored points in several races and showed consistent performance in track. He finished the season with 105 points and ranked eighth in the drivers' championship.

2022

The season represents a new chapter in Esteban Ocon's Formula 1 career. He continued to race with the Alpine F1 Team in a year when teams and drivers faced significant changes in technical regulations. The season is still ongoing, but Ocon has shown his ability in several races and continues to fight for results in a highly competitive field.

2023

Esteban Ocon competed in the 2023 Formula 1 season with Alpine, alongside compatriot Pierre Gasly. His best result of the year was a remarkable third place at the Monaco Grand Prix, scoring a key podium for the team. In several races, he faced reliability issues and a lack of pace due to the difficulties of the A523 car. He had intense clashes with his teammate Gasly, reflecting the internal competitiveness within Alpine. He managed to score points in several events throughout the year, but the team was unable to match his 2022 performance. He finished the season in 12th position in the Drivers' Championship, with 58 points. His performance helped Alpine secure sixth place in the Constructors' Championship, although the team had hoped for better results.

2024

Esteban Ocon's 2024 Formula 1 season with Alpine was marked by ups and downs and significant changes. From pre-season testing, Ocon noted that the team was "at a disadvantage". At the Bahrain Grand Prix, both he and teammate Pierre Gasly qualified in the back of the field, reflecting the team's early struggles. Ocon scored Alpine's first points at the Miami Grand Prix by finishing tenth. At Monaco, an incident with Gasly on the opening lap led to his retirement, with Ocon taking responsibility for the crash. In June, it was announced that Ocon would be leaving Alpine at the end of the season. A highlight was the São Paulo Grand Prix, where, under adverse weather conditions, Ocon achieved a second place, his best result since 2021, contributing significantly to Alpine's rise in the constructors' championship. However, his departure was brought forward before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, being replaced by Jack Doohan. Ocon expressed his displeasure at the way his time with the team ended, thanking the mechanics and engineers for the time they spent with him.