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Esteban Ocon has confirmed he is still managed by Mercedes and comes under its roster of drivers amid the vacancy left by Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari for 2025. Hamilton surprised many by opt…
Esteban Ocon confirmed that he is still managed by Mercedes and is part of their roster of drivers despite Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari for 2025. Ocon acknowledges his strong ties with Mercedes, but his focus is on performing well for Alpine. The early driver market activity caused by Hamilton’s move is expected to lead to a long period of uncertainty regarding driver contracts. Ocon’s teammate, Pierre Gasly, believes Hamilton driving for Ferrari will benefit Formula 1 as a whole, although he remains cautious about the impact it may have on his own position in the driver market. Both drivers aspire to fight at the top of Formula 1 and are determined to achieve success with their respective teams, Alpine and AlphaTauri.
