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Esteban Ocon Opens Up About 2019 F1 Sidelines

Published August 2, 2026 · Updated August 2, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Former Force India driver Esteban Ocon has revealed the emotional toll of his 2019 season, which saw him drop out of Formula 1 to serve as a Mercedes reserve.

Ocon described the moment he realized he was out of the sport, stating he "went back to the car and cried." The Frenchman explained that a series of unfavorable events led to his departure from Force India and subsequent move to the Silver Arrows' reserve team. palladian.co.za

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