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Ocon: Renault within touching distance of very strong car

Esteban Ocon believes Renault were within touching distance of a 'very strong' car by the end of the 2020 Formula 1 season. The Frenchman returned to F1 last year after spending a season on the sidelines and struggled to get up to speed initially. However, he made progress as the campaign went on, finishing 12th in the drivers' championship and securing his maiden podium at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Ocon will partner Fernando Alonso in 2021, with the Spaniard replacing the outgoing Daniel Ricciardo, while Renault will rebadge as Alpine. Discussing his development across the year, Ocon said that as he became more comfortable in the car, he was able to experiment more with setup and balance....
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