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They were rivals as children in karts and now they are both active in Formula 1. Esteban Ocon and Max Verstappen have known each other for a long time and according to the Frenchman, they get along better than people think.
Esteban Ocon has made a name for himself in Formula 1 since his debut with Manor in 2016. He joined the Alpine team in 2020 after leaving Mercedes and has continued to improve his racing skills. Ocon had his first race win in 2021 at the Hungaroring, while Max Verstappen claimed the F1 title that year. Ocon and Verstappen have known each other since their karting days and competed together in the FIA European Formula 3 Championship in 2014. They had a rivalry back then, but it was always good-natured. Ocon has expressed his respect for Verstappen and is happy for his success in F1.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
