News Details
Waiting in the wings, with mixed feelings
Phillip van Osten 19/03/2019 at 10:4119/03/2019 at 10:28 A reserve driver of the caliber of Esteban Ocon - forced off the grid by circumstances - can't be happy just waiting in wings, even when your team conquers the day. On the one hand, Ocon was certainly pleased to see Mercedes prevail in Melbourne. On the other, the fact that the Silver Arrows' star driver in Melbourne was Valtteri Bottas - the man whose seat at Mercedes many believe Ocon aspires to fill - likely tingled the Frenchman deep down. For now unfortunately, waiting is the only game Ocon can play.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton backs Bottas for long-term Mercedes seat
Lewis Hamilton sees no reason for Mercedes to change their driver line-up...
6y ago from GPFans.com
Haas: 'Mixed emotions' despite best-of-the-rest for...
© XPB Andrew Lewin 17/03/2019 at 09:56 Sixth place for Kevin...
6y ago from F1i.com
Hamilton prefers Bottas over Ocon for 2020 F1
Lewis Hamilton has urged Mercedes to keep its same driver lineup beyond...
6y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Bottas is a beaten man - Villenueve
Valtteri Bottas has always had to play second fiddle to Lewis Hamilton at...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why MotoGP hails 2025 season as a...
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has described the conclusion of the 2025...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda wouldn’t even be in top 10 without mid-year...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar boss Doug Boles explains new officiating system
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster to contest Dakar Rally and WRC Monte...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Does Martins Sesks have a future with M-Sport in WRC?
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta admits long-term future at Arsenal...
t;li>Spaniard approaches sixth anniversary in chargeArteta ‘has to...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Premier League news: Guardiola dismisses exit talk and...
No description available...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
'It has to be this year' - Thierry Henry sends PL...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has told club manager Mikel Arteta to avoid...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Paul Merson predicts Tottenham vs Liverpool, Everton...
No Mohamed Salah discussions in the Premier League this weekend because...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mercedes reveal how 'new era' of F1 cars will sound in 2026
Mercedes have revealed the first taste of their... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari F1 boss hints at Lewis Hamilton reshuffle in 2026
Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur has... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
The crucial role Daniel Ricciardo played in major Max...
Daniel Ricciardo had to approve a recent change... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
