News Details
Ocon: Verstappen's F1 promotion hard to take
Esteban Ocon beat Max Verstappen to the F3 European title in 2014, so he found it 'difficult to swallow' when Verstappen was promoted to F1. When he debuted for Toro Rosso in 2015 at just 17 years old, Verstappen became the youngest F1 driver of all time. But the year before that Ocon had beaten him to the F3 European title, yet the Frenchman had to wait until the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix to make his debut. Both drivers are part of the F1 grid for 2020. “I think the first time I raced with Max Verstappen was in 2010,' he wrote on the F1 website. “It was a tough year for me transitioning into international racing. Karting is very tough anyway. I was alone with my dad pretty much fighting...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ocon: Verstappen's rapid rise 'was difficult to...
Renault's Esteban Ocon is one of a number of new generation drivers on...
5y ago from F1i.com
Despite the title, Ocon was disappointed: 'Because...
Esteban Ocon has a seat in the Formula 1 again this year at Renault F1,...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Youngest champ is ‘special' but Max just wants a...
Max Verstappen is happy to see plans are progressing to get the 2020...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Youngest champ is ‘special' but Max just wants...
Max Verstappen is happy to see plans are progressing to get the 2020...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta owns up to qualifying “mess”, admits...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
“I’m back” – Jorge Martin on MotoGP Hungarian...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Márquez seals seventh straight MotoGP...
t;li>Ducati rider extends world title lead to 175 pointsJorge Martín...
8h ago from TheGuardian.com
How Marc Marquez could seal the MotoGP world title at...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Christian Rasmussen steals maiden IndyCar win after...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Milwaukee – Race Results
The NTT IndyCar Series tackled the historic Milwaukee Mile on Sunday,...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Christian Rasmussen storms to maiden IndyCar victory...
The penultimate round of the 2025 IndyCar season took place on Sunday,...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dennis Hauger secures 2025 Indy NXT championship
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA launches tender process for new WRC promoter
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC's crucial 2027 rules are falling into place
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Relief for Arsenal with Bukayo Saka’s injury not as...
t;li>Forward hobbled off after scoring against LeedsØdegaard also...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal receive crucial update about Martin Odegaard...
Arsenal cruised past Leeds United on Saturday beating the newly promoted...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal agree record deal to sign 16-year-old talent
Arsenal have had a very productive summer transfer window, and they have...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Documents signed: Fabrizio Romano explains whether...
All the documents have reportedly been signed for Eberechi Eze to complete...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton ‘named’ Lily Verstappen’s...
It's interesting, isn't it, living in a time when... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Yuki Tsunoda linked with shock F1 switch to Red Bull rivals
Yuki Tsunoda could be on the move after being... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen boasts Ferraris and Aston in supercar...
Max Verstappen is one of the most famous drivers... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
