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Renault won't replace Ocon as reserve

Renault have confirmed that they will not appoint a replacement for Esteban Ocon, who has signed with Manor for the remainder of this season. Earlier this week Manor confirmed that 19-year-old Ocon would replace Rio Haryanto from the Belgian Grand Prix onward. The French racer's promotion to a race-seat means Renault are now without an official reserve driver. The team, though, says they will not be looking for a replacement, but will rather call on one of their junior drivers if needed. Renault said: 'On the subject of 3rd drivers, we won't be naming another…One of our lucky drivers already under contract will get the call if needed!' Sergey Sirotkin is the most likely candidate...
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