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Esteban Ocon admits that it would be unwise to ponder replacing Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, having cited
Lewis Hamilton’s decision to activate a break clause in his Mercedes contract and join Ferrari has created speculation about who will fill his Mercedes seat next season. Esteban Ocon, who has close ties to Mercedes as a former junior driver and being managed by Toto Wolff, has been mentioned as a possible candidate. However, Ocon has stated that his focus for now is on delivering a strong campaign with Alpine and he is fully dedicated to the team. He acknowledges the competitive nature of Formula 1 and the importance of performing well to secure opportunities with other teams. Ocon also expressed his desire for any discussions regarding a long-term deal with Alpine to happen as soon as possible, given the uncertainty in the driver market for next year. While he feels good with the team and has a long history with them, he recognizes that anything can happen in Formula 1 and remains open to what the future holds.
