Esteban Ocon rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Ayao Komatsu has ‘no doubt’ Haas will be in the fight at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman hope to keep the ‘momentum’ going for Haas at the Hungarian Grand Prix The Hungaroring, site of this weekend’s Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, has often been described as “Monaco without the walls.” The comparison lies in the high-downforce nature of the circuit, coupled with the difficulties in overtaking, which put an emphasis...2025
See also Hungarian Grand Prix news and rumors
• The 6 biggest storylines for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Here are the biggest storylines facing the F1 grid as the circuit heads to the Hungaroring Fresh off a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix, the Formula 1 world heads to the revamped Hungaroring (more on that in a moment) for the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix. The final race before the grid will go silent for the annual summer shutdown. Before...2025
See more articles Hungarian Grand Prix news
• What are the strategy options for the Belgian Grand Prix?

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Pirelli’s tire curveball, and potential rain, make the Belgian Grand Prix a voyage into the unknown McLaren put in a strong effort in qualifying for the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, as Lando Norris captured pole position and teammate Oscar Piastri will start alongside him on the front row. But the job is not done, and with Pirelli throwing the grid a...2025
Click for news about Belgian Grand Prix
• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Max Verstappen caught Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and took the win in the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix Oscar Piastri started in pole position for the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix. But Formula 1’s king of sprints took the lead on the opening lap and held on to give his new Team Principal a victory in his debut. Piastri got off to a grea...2025
See also Max Verstappen headline news
• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked

Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images Looking back at the 10 best moments from a thrilling start to the 2025 F1 season We have reached the halfway point of the 2025 Formula 1 season. If the first 12 races are any indication, what awaits us on the track — and off — over the final 12 races could be a season for the ages. To mark the season’s halfway point, let’s pause and rank so...2025
Check it out George Russell breaking news
• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Reflecting on a dramatic British Grand Prix with some winners and losers The Formula 1 British Grand Prix never fails to deliver a few surprises. This year’s installment of that legendary race delivered more than most. While Oscar Piastri dominated the opening stint it was his McLaren teammate Lando Norris who took the checkered flag, in front of not just h...2025
See more articles British Grand Prix breaking news

• The 6 biggest storylines for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

See more Hungarian Grand Prix
• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
2025

Read about British Grand Prix
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton’s first British Grand Prix in Ferrari red among the storylines for this week Lando Norris’ emphatic week in Austria jolted the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship race. Now the grid head to historic Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, and Norris is one of four drivers set to race at home. How those four ...2025
Continue with British Grand Prix injury
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton’s first British Grand Prix in Ferrari red among the storylines for this week Lando Norris’ emphatic week in Austria jolted the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship race. Now the grid head to historic Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, and Norris is one of four drivers set to race at home. How those four ...2025
Read about British Grand Prix injury report
• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images F1 is back in action for this week’s Canadian Grand Prix. Here are the major storylines After a much-needed break for the grid, Formula 1 is back this week with the Canadian Grand Prix. And there is much to discuss. From some fascinating fights shaping up throughout the standings, to one driver who is on the cusp of a suspension, and another who may be fo...2025
Visit the page Canadian Grand Prix
• F1 driver penalty points after Max Verstappen’s Spanish Grand Prix incident

Photo by Jay Hirano/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images How many penalty points does each F1 driver have after the Spanish Grand Prix? After a thrilling Formula 1 triple-header, the grid has a chance to catch their collective breath before the next race weekend, the Canadian Grand Prix. And one driver has a chance to collect themselves after an eventful Spanish Grand Prix, a race that...2025
Continue with Max Verstappen injury report
• Indy 500 starting grid: Pole position, first row, full lineup for the 109th Indianapolis 500

Grace Hollars / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images How the grid will line up for the 109th Indianapolis 500, plus storylines, a look at the front row, and more The biggest spectacle in all of motorsport is here. The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The days and weeks leading up to the Indianapolis 500 have not been without storylines, most notably involving Team Penske. Both the No. ...2025
Continue with Team Penske injuries
• Max Verstappen’s win in F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix reignites title race

Max Verstappen held off Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win his fourth consecutive Emilia Romagna Grand Prix If you thought Oscar Piastri would run away with the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, Max Verstappen would like to have a word with you. Or perhaps he will just let his driving do the talking. The Red Bull driver stormed past Piastri on the opening lap of the Emilia Romagna Grand Pri...2025
See more Max Verstappen
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Qualifying results as Max Verstappen stuns the F1 field

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Max Verstappen has done it again, stunning McLaren and the field to take pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Lando Norris entered Saturday’s qualifying session as the favorite for pole position. But a wobble on his first push lap in Q3 saw the McLaren driver find the wall, bring out the red flag, and end his dreams of pole position. With teammate Oscar Pi...2025
See also Saudi Arabian
• What we learned at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Concern at Red Bull, a new title favorite emerges, and more lessons from the Bahrain Grand Prix There is no rest for the weary on the Formula 1 grid. Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix was the second race in the season’s first triple-header, and the grid heads immediately to Jeddah for next weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But before we can look ahead, it is...2025
Read about Bahrain Grand Prix

• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix
2025

Continue with Canadian Grand Prix
• Daniel Ricciardo praised from across the F1 world

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images F1 teams, and more, said goodbye to Daniel Ricciardo this week This past week Visa Cash App RB F1 Team made it official, announcing that Daniel Ricciardo would be out, and Liam Lawson would be sliding into his seat, for the rest of the season. That means starting with the United States Grand Prix next month it will be Lawson alongside Yuki Tsunoda, as...2024
See more Daniel Ricciardo

2025
"While Esteban Ocon was able to complete his run in qualifying, he did not advance out of Q1, and will start in P19 on Sunday, alongside Bearman in the back row."

2024
"Even Hülkenberg managed to pick up a few spots, getting ahead of the Alpine duo of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly and into P16."

2023
"Pierre Gasly finished 15th, while Esteban Ocon will start the race in 12th."

2022
"Alpine's Esteban Ocon set the fastest lap time on the second morning of testing in Bahrain as a number of teams encountered issues in the desert heat."

2021
"Esteban Ocon has spent his career overcoming the odds."

2020
"New Renault driver Esteban Ocon talks to ESPN about his year on the sidelines, how close he came to taking Valtteri Bottas' drive at Mercedes this year and how he thinks he stacks up against the likes of Verstappen and Leclerc."

2019
"Max Verstappen attended this weekend's Formula E race in Morocco as part of the punishment handed down to him for an altercation with Esteban Ocon at last year's Brazilian Grand Prix."

2018
"Force India chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer reckons Esteban Ocon is "every bit" as talented as Red Bull's Max Verstappen."

2017
"The focus may be on Max Verstappen as F1's most promising young talent, but don't forget about Esteban Ocon -- a driver who showed skill and experience beyond his years in his first full season."

• What are the strategy options for the Belgian Grand Prix?
2025

Visit the page Belgian Grand Prix salary
• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked
2025

See more George Russell salary rumors
• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
2025

Visit the page British Grand Prix salary
• Oliver Bearman ready for ‘landmark’ weekend at F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images Haas driver Oliver Bearman is looking forward to a special week at the British Grand Prix This week’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix marks a home race for several teams, team members, and drivers. For one driver in particular, it is a “landmark” event. Oliver Bearman heads to Silverstone for his first home race as a member of the F1 grid, and the young Haas driv...2025
Check it out Oliver Bearman salary
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

See more articles British Grand Prix trade rumors
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Read about British Grand Prix contract
• Pierre Gasly concedes Alpine ‘has some work to do’ ahead of Austrian Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Alpine is hoping to bounce back at the Austrian Grand Prix after a tough weekend in Montreal Alpine has gotten off to an uneven start here in the 2025 Formula 1 season. The team that finished a surprising sixth in the 2025 Constructors’ Championship standings is mired at the bottom of the table, similar to the beginning of their 2024 campaign. Last year Alp...2025
See more Pierre Gasly contract rumors
• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix
2025

See more Canadian Grand Prix
• What are the strategy options for the Spanish Grand Prix?

Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix is expected to be a two-stop affair, but will someone roll the dice? The Spanish Grand Prix, and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, make for a fascinating combination when it comes to contemplating tire strategies. As noted by Mario Isola, Pirelli’s Director of Motorsport, the circuit is a “severe test for car and tire performanc...2025
Read about Barcelona Catalunya salary
• Jack Doohan’s former rivals blast ‘cutthroat’ move to sideline him at Alpine F1

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Alpine has a new driver lineup for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but drivers are standing by Jack Doohan Formula 1 is back this week with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which kicks off the European portion of the calendar. But the grid looks a little different than it did at the Miami Grand Prix, with Alpine making the switch to Franco Colapinto from...2025
Read about Jack Doohan trade rumors

• Ayao Komatsu has ‘no doubt’ Haas will be in the fight at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

Click for news about Hungarian Grand Prix
• The 6 biggest storylines for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

Continue with Hungarian Grand Prix scores
• What are the strategy options for the Belgian Grand Prix?
2025

Click for news about Belgian Grand Prix stats
• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut
2025

Check it out Max Verstappen statistics
• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked
2025

Click for news about George Russell
• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
2025

See more articles British Grand Prix
• Oliver Bearman ready for ‘landmark’ weekend at F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Read about Oliver Bearman scores
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Visit the page British Grand Prix stats
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Click for news about British Grand Prix scores
• Pierre Gasly concedes Alpine ‘has some work to do’ ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
2025

See also Pierre Gasly stats

• Ayao Komatsu has ‘no doubt’ Haas will be in the fight at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

Visit the page Hungarian Grand Prix
• The 6 biggest storylines for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

See more articles Hungarian Grand Prix
• What are the strategy options for the Belgian Grand Prix?
2025

Visit the page Belgian Grand Prix
• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut
2025

See more articles Max Verstappen
• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked
2025

Click for news about George Russell
• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
2025

Read about British Grand Prix
• Oliver Bearman ready for ‘landmark’ weekend at F1 British Grand Prix
2025

See also Oliver Bearman
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

See more articles British Grand Prix
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

See also British Grand Prix
• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix
2025

See more articles Canadian Grand Prix

• Lewis Hamilton grabs pole and more winners and losers from qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Hamilton was one of the big winners from qualifying on Saturday at the Hungaroring In recent weeks, qualifying sessions have provided some thrills for Formula 1 fans. Saturday in Budapest was no different. Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is in the books, and for just the second time this year a non-Red Bull car will be at the front of the grid. L...2023
Visit the page Lewis Hamilton
• Jeremy Clarkson makes good on his Monaco Grand Prix promise to Alpine
The Top Gear host paid a visit to Alpine’s factory Monday and did not come empty-handed A Top Gear host always pays his Formula 1 debts. We should explain. One of the biggest storylines from the Monaco Grand Prix this season — beyond Max Verstappen winning and more heartbreak for hometown hero Charles Leclerc — was the stunning third-place finish from Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. It was the first ...2023
See more Monaco Grand Prix
• Estie Bestie’s on the podium and other winners and losers from the Monaco Grand Prix
Photo by Arnold Jerocki/FilmMagic Winners and losers from the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix It was a longshot that Sunday’s 2023 Monaco Grand Prix would live up to the thrilling qualifying session that came down to the wire. However, thanks to a brief flash of rain late in the Grand Prix itself, a few thrilling moments were in the offing. The end result, however, what in line with everything else...2023
Read about Monaco Grand Prix
• Brad Pitt might be the biggest story of the British Grand Prix
Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images The actor is at Silverstone filming an upcoming F1 movie, and was the topic of the day Thursday At Thursday’s press conferences ahead of the British Grand Prix, one driver was a massive topic of discussion. Sonny Hayes. Of course, Sonny Hayes is not currently a driver on the grid this Formula 1 season, but rather a character being portrayed by actor Brad Pi...2023
Visit the page British Grand Prix
• Max Verstappen makes history for Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images With yet another win, the F1 team puts their name atop the record books Despite facing some questions coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix after a somewhat disappointing qualifying session, Red Bull secured yet another win as Max Verstappen pulled away from the field. And raced the team into the record books. The win is the team’s 12th-straight victory, dat...2023
Read about Max Verstappen
• Ocon on his new start at Renault, his relationship with Verstappen and how close he came to a Mercedes drive
2020

Click for news about Valtteri Bottas
• Toto Wolff shares an incredible view of Max Verstappen’s historic tenth straight F1 victory

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images While Max Verstappen made F1 history Sunday, Toto Wolff wonders if anyone will ever know about the accomplishment You can see Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff in several places, such as Harvard Business School, the Netflix series Drive to Survive, and of course, in the garage calling the shots for the Formula 1 team. But do not expect to ...2023
See more Toto Wolff
• Shockers all over the field as Sergio Pérez takes pole at the Miami Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez nabs pole in a thrilling qualifying session at the Miami Grand Prix A wobble from Max Verstappen and a slide off the track from Charles Leclerc during the third qualifying session opened the door, and Sergio Pérez barged through, finishing on pole for Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen was fastest through the first two qua...2023
See more Max Verstappen

1. Denny Hamlin

2. Kyle Larson

3. Kyle Busch

. . .

243. Esteban Ocon

• Ayao Komatsu has ‘no doubt’ Haas will be in the fight at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

See more Hungarian Grand Prix
• The 6 biggest storylines for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2025

See more articles Hungarian Grand Prix
• What are the strategy options for the Belgian Grand Prix?
2025

Read about Belgian Grand Prix
• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut
2025

See more Max Verstappen
• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked
2025

Check it out George Russell
• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
2025

Check it out British Grand Prix
• Oliver Bearman ready for ‘landmark’ weekend at F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Click for news about Oliver Bearman
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Read about British Grand Prix
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

Visit the page British Grand Prix
• Pierre Gasly concedes Alpine ‘has some work to do’ ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
2025

Check it out Pierre Gasly

• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked
2025

Visit the page George Russell gossip
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

See more articles British Grand Prix rumors
• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix
2025

See more articles British Grand Prix rumors
• Pierre Gasly concedes Alpine ‘has some work to do’ ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
2025

Check it out Pierre Gasly gossip
• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix
2025

Visit the page Canadian Grand Prix
• Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are pushing the F1 grid, and each other

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Recapping some winners from the Chinese Grand Prix, and some who have some work to do before Japan For the better part of three years, Zak Brown has been telling anyone who would listen that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri comprise the best driver pairing on the Formula 1 grid. The smile on the McLaren CEO’s face as he posed with the pair for photographs fol...2025
Read about Oscar Piastri scandals
• Jack Doohan brushes aside ‘rumors’ ahead of F1 Australian Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Alpine driver Jack Doohan brushed aside rumors regarding his spot on the grid Thursday in Melbourne Last summer, Jack Doohan realized a dream. The young Australian driver had secured a full-time spot on the Formula 1 grid, earning a promotion at Alpine to drive alongside Pierre Gasly during the 2025 season. Later in the year Doohan realized another dream, a...2025
Click for news about Jack Doohan gossip
• The super F1 preview extravaganza: Burning questions, driver lineup, 2025 race schedule, and more

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season. The 2025 Formula 1 season is finally here. The year begins in Melbourne with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend. For fans of the sport new and old, you might have some questions heading into this year. Let us try and anticipate — and answer — those questions for you. Wait, Lew...2025
See more Australian Grand Prix buzz
• What does the 2026 F1 driver lineup look like?

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images With Cadillac confirmed for the 2026 F1 season, what does the driver lineup look like for next year? The 2024 Formula 1 driver transfer season kicked into gear with a stunning decision: Lewis Hamilton’s announcement that he was going to leave Mercedes and drive for Ferrari starting in 2025. Over the following weeks, intrigue followed the sport as the driver sil...2025
Read about Lewis Hamilton buzz
• F1 2025: How long is each driver under contract?

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Diving into the contract status of every F1 driver ahead of the 2025 F1 season The 2024 Formula 1 season began with a bit of history for hte sport. For the first in F1 history the drivers who finished the previous season were the same drivers who began the next. That is certainly not the case as 2025 beckons. With several rookies joining the grid...2025
See more articles Australian Grand Prix scandals