Ocon Comments On Possibility Of Replacing Hamilton: 'Clear That We Have Links With Mercedes'

Alpine's driver Esteban Ocon commented on the prospects of driving for Mercedes starting from the season 2025.

Lewis Hamilton's unexpected move from Mercedes to Ferrari changed everything in the 2024 driver market. The German team that thought it had its drivers sorted now has to look for replacements, and there are quite a few options.

One of these options is Esteban Ocon, who is currently racing for Alpine. But his contract lasts exactly until the end of the 2024 season, and what many people don't know is that he is a part of Mercedes's junior academy. Ocon told the media at yesterday's launch of Alpine's A524:

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Even though he has been part of Mercedes's academy for a long time, the 27-year-old never got a chance to drive for Silver Arrows. The Frenchman recently stated he believes his time will come, and Hamilton leaving Mercedes might be exactly the right opportunity for him.

Ocon will race for Alpine during the 2024 season, so it makes sense to say he is completely dedicated to the team at the moment. But it's clear that the French driver isn't completely opposed to the idea of potentially driving for Mercedes in the future.

Nevertheless, the 27-year-old explained his focus now needs to be on his performances this season, as thinking about potential contracts can be distracting.

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