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Esteban Ocon has admitted that he’s “really annoyed” that he hasn’t had the chance to reignite his rivalry with Max Verstappen from the lower categories in F1.
Ocon and Verstappen shared the podium at the previous round in Brazil in challenging conditions at Interlagos. Verstappen’s win was his 62nd triumph in F1, while Ocon secured his fourth podium in 154 starts. Their contrasting fortunes in F1 diverge from their battles in feeder series. Verstappen has ascended to success with Red Bull, whereas Ocon has largely been in the midfield. Despite this, Ocon regrets not being able to compete directly with Verstappen in F1 and admires his talent and work ethic. Ocon appreciates Verstappen’s aggressive racing style and respects his ruthless competitiveness on the track, despite their past clashes.
