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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Haas driver Esteban Ocon says it's frustrating in his place: 'When I look back on all the other drivers of my generation…'
Image credit: Esteban Ocon/Instagram Esteban Ocon moved from Alpine to Haas this season but is yet to secure a podium for his new team. It seems the Formula 1 driver is now getting a bit impatient and restless while feeling the absence of a race-winning car. He is from the generation of Max Verstappen, who is already the reigning number one champion and, this year too, is aiming for a championship win with two victories in his kitty already. This is making Ocon even more frustrated. Esteban Ocon on his desire to have a race-winning car Sharing his feelings on falling short of what's needed for a race win or at least a shot at the podium, Esteban Ocon told in an interview, "It is frustrating, yes, when I look back on all the other drivers of my generation, they've all had a shot at a race-winning car at one point.' 'I'm probably the only one who's never really had the chance to drive one of these cars, but I believe with the right work ethic, how much I put into questioning myself, what I can do better. The amount of work I put in, between the factory, the simulator, with the engineers, and doing a good job on track, it will eventually come at one point,' he added. The Haas driver is still waiting for a race-winning car like Ferrari while currently standing in 10th position in the 2025 Formula 1 Driver Standings with 20 points. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo "I believe it will come, otherwise, I wouldn't be here trying so hard. It is good to be here fighting in the midfield, but my aim is to be fighting for wins, poles, and championships in the future, or championships at least once. But at the moment, it is not where we are, and we need to be doing the best to score points every race if we can," he said. Also Read: Lewis Hamilton is the Formula 1 driver with the most wins – here's the full list During his time with Alpine, Esteban Ocon won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. He took the third spot on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2023 and the second spot at the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. This year, he is yet to score a podium with Haas.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
F1 first review: Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and Pierre Gasly impressed with Brad Pitt's movie, say 'The storytelling is really cool'
The Formula 1 drivers have given their verdict on the upcoming Brad Pitt film titled F1 after attending its special screening in Monaco. Directed by Joseph Kosinski of Top Gun: Maverick fame and co-produced by Lewis Hamilton, the film also stars most of the current F1 drivers in guest roles, and they were indeed happy to see themselves on the silver screen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While Esteban Ocon found a glimpse of himself in Brad's onscreen character, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris were impressed by the film's storyline. Here's what F1 drivers said about the film F1 stars Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 driver who goes on to mentor a rookie, played by Damson Idris, and also realizes his own forgotten dream of becoming the best F1 driver in the world. The film has been shot in real F1 cars on real racetracks, with Brad Pitt performing his own racing scenes. Charles Leclerc confessed that F1 drivers tend to get overly analytical in real life, but he was still impressed with the film. He said, "The storytelling is really cool and the images are just incredible. The job that the team has done in order to have different angles that we don't actually see on racetracks is really cool. I really enjoyed it.' Lando Norris liked the movie and was impressed with the storyline. Praising his own cameo in the film, the McLaren driver said, 'I was brilliant in it and that was the main thing!' and went on to add, 'It was a cool story, I think an inspirational story – it had a lot of different meanings behind it all. But a cool storyline and a lot of inspiration for young people coming into it.' Pierre Gasly called the movie screening a beautiful experience. Talking about it, the Alpine driver said, 'I think people are going to enjoy – it's a real dive into our world of Formula 1 for us as drivers but also all the people evolving around Formula 1. So I'm sure people will like it, a great production and it's kind of funny to also feature in a movie!' Haas driver Esteban Ocon connected with Brad Pitt's character, Sonny Hayes, in the film and called it the best racing film he had ever seen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Honestly awesome. I've never seen such an image and how immersive it is when you are inside the car. Obviously I know it in reality but in the movie you can really feel the speed and the story is super entertaining, which was really fun to watch,' he said. 'I got to see myself quite a lot of times racing with Sonny, which was quite close at times! I enjoyed that one too. Honestly a beautiful movie. Well done to F1, well done to all the crew and everyone – the producers – that have worked on the movie. I think it's honestly fantastic and it's definitely the best movie of racing that I've seen,' he added. Also Read: F1 also stars Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem in pivotal roles. It is set to hit the big screens across the globe on June 25, and in the US on June 27.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Max Verstappen wins F1 Emilia Romagna GP as Lando Norris snatches second from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri
MAX VERSTAPPEN has won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The reigning world champion overcame the McLaren duo to claim victory in Imola. 2 2 Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris went wheel to wheel during lap 58, with the latter overtaking his team-mate. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli and Esteban Ocon did not finish.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Esteban Ocon fondly remembers the first time he met Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu
Image Via Getty Images Haas driver Esteban Ocon has been fondly reflecting on the first time he met his current team principal, Ayao Komatsu , whom he had once raced alongside and who he called the most competitive guy he had ever met. Ocon, fondly nicknamed 'Estie Bestie', agreed to join Haas last summer on a multi-year contract, thus reuniting him with Komatsu , whom he had once raced side by side on a 12-hour endurance race with F1 teams taking part. Esteban Ocon raced alongside Ayao Komatsu in an endurance race The Moneygram Haas F1 team has put on a commendable performance so far in the 2025 season, with experienced driver Esteban Ocon and talented rookie Ollie Bearman at the helm of the operation. The teammates stare at an eclectic bond, with the young Ollie putting rainbow sprinkles on Ocon's protein shakes, which delights the older driver, a welcome change to former teammate Fernando Alonso pouring salt in the same. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The tallest duo in the entire grid has been expertly guided by team principal Ayao Komatsu, who assumed the role after replacing a mass favorite, Guenther Steiner , back in January 2024. The Japanese engineer has steered the team effectively since his competitive nature was fondly confirmed by Ocon on a Beyond the Grid podcast. 'I went there with him and there was like a 12-hour endurance race with F1 teams just taking part,' Ocon recalled. 'Ayao was there and racing, and I was part of the Lotus team . That was the first time we met. We were team mates. I was probably 35 kilos at the time, so I was very fast in the go-kart. I remember he was the only one who came to me and said: 'Esteban, how do you take this corner? Do you take a little bit the kerb to prepare the next one?' 'And that will stick forever because I was much quicker than everyone in that corner, and no one really asked me how they could do it. But he was the one coming and asking me to try and gain something out of it,' Ocon said. Also Read: Hours After F1 Trailer Release, Lewis Hamilton Unfollows All On Instagram But Treats Fans With Shirtless Gym Photos On being asked if Komatsu has changed much since, Ocon responded that he might be 'the most competitive guy' he has ever met. 'I think we share that together', Ocon said, all smiles.
News18
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
'He Will Find A Way...': Star Haas Driver Backs Lewis Hamilton To Succeed In Ferrari
Last Updated: Esteban Ocon compares Haas and Ferrari, empathising with Hamilton's struggles adapting to Ferrari. Hamilton aims for better performance at Emilia Romagna GP. Star Haas driver Esteban Ocon has said that his car and the Ferrari have a lot of similarities, and he understands the issues that Lewis Hamilton might be going through after having driven Mercedes for years, adding that the seven-time world champion will find a way. Hamilton's high-profile switch to Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season, which raised a lot of eyebrows in the Formula 1 paddocks, has till now not gone according to plan. Hamilton has struggled to adapt to the demands of Ferrari's car philosophy, and most recently, he could only finish in eighth place at the Miami Grand Prix in another challenging weekend. 'It's very difficult, especially when you change car philosophy. The Haas car and the Ferrari car have a lot of similarities, so I can relate to Lewis on that side. I have driven the Mercedes as well in the past, so it is a very different way of driving the car or extracting the potential of it," Ocon said while speaking to RacingNews365. 'The car feels very different, so it is not easy for sure to adapt to that. But I am sure he will find a way very quickly," Ocon added. The 28-year-old Frenchman had joined Mercedes as their reserve driver for 2019 to drive their AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+. Hamilton's underwhelming start to life with Ferrari has triggered doubt and criticism of his racing craft across the scene. Through the first six races with Ferrari till now, Hamilton's best result remains his fifth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix. While Hamilton has bagged podiums at the two sprint races, he is yet to replicate any of those performances during a full Grand Prix weekend. Hamilton will now shift his focus to recording an improved performance at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. He had finished sixth in his Mercedes at the Imola GP last year. Meanwhile, Hamilton, one of the co-chairs of the recent Met Gala, was among the early arrivals alongside gala supremo Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue. Hamilton wowed in a sharp cream suit and matching backwards cap, diamonds glittering in his ears, as well as on his lapel, cuffs and hands. First Published: May 12, 2025, 08:12 IST
