Still only 20 years old, Esteban Ocon has impressed in his first full season in Formula One.
Still only 20 years old, Esteban Ocon has impressed in his first full season in Formula One.
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The young Frenchman has finished in the points in 10 out of 11 races this year for his Force India team.
The young Frenchman has finished in the points in 10 out of 11 races this year for his Force India team.
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Ocon won the GP3 title in 2015 -- here he is celebrating clinching the title at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Ocon won the GP3 title in 2015 -- here he is celebrating clinching the title at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
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Before joining Force India for the 2017 season, Ocon tested for both Mercedes and Renault (pictured).
Before joining Force India for the 2017 season, Ocon tested for both Mercedes and Renault (pictured).
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Ocon made his F1 debut at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, competing for the Manor Racing team. The Frenchman replaced Indonesian driver Rio Haryanto for the second half of the season last year.
Ocon made his F1 debut at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, competing for the Manor Racing team. The Frenchman replaced Indonesian driver Rio Haryanto for the second half of the season last year.
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Despite having an uncompetitive car, Ocon finished 12th -- his highest placing in 2016 -- at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Despite having an uncompetitive car, Ocon finished 12th -- his highest placing in 2016 -- at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
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Ocon is now teammates with Mexico's Sergio Perez (right). The pair have helped Force India to fourth place in the constructors' title so far this season.
Ocon is now teammates with Mexico's Sergio Perez (right). The pair have helped Force India to fourth place in the constructors' title so far this season.
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This season, Ocon has a highest finish of fifth which he achieved at the Spanish Grand Prix in May.
This season, Ocon has a highest finish of fifth which he achieved at the Spanish Grand Prix in May.
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Ocon's is determined to finish his first full season strongly, aiming for a podium finish at one of the remaining nine races this year.
Ocon's is determined to finish his first full season strongly, aiming for a podium finish at one of the remaining nine races this year.
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