Rumor: Ocon To Be Released From Alpine And Replace Sargeant In Williams After Summer Break

Sky Sports's Ted Kravitz shared the latest rumors from the F1 paddock, suggesting we might see big changes on the grid after the summer break.

Technically, the 2024 British Grand Prix marks the mid-season point as it is the 12th race weekend of a season that consists of 24 race weekends.

However, the real changes tend to take place during the summer break, which is scheduled from 29 July until 23 August—between the Belgian and Dutch Grand Prix.

There are still two race weekends before the summer break, and the performances of all the drivers will be crucial in the decisions their teams are preparing to make.

On the other hand, some F1 teams, like Alpine and Williams (according to speculations), have already decided not to continue with one of their current drivers in the future. Sky Sports's Ted Kravitz spoke to the team principal of Williams, James Vowles, and he revealed:

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In the past few weeks, speculations have suggested that Andrea Kimi Antonelli (who won his first race in F2 during the British Grand Prix weekend) could replace Sargeant after the summer break.

However, Kravitz suggested this option is now less likely. as a new alternative could arise with Esteban Ocon's potential early release from Alpine.

If Ocon really replaced Sargeant in Williams, who would then drive for Alpine? The French team's reserve driver, Jack Doohan, might apparently get a surprise opportunity.

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