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Ocon never expected an early call-up
Esteban Ocon never thought he would make his Formula 1 debut this season but insists he is ready for it. Last week it was announced that the 19-year-old would replace Rio Haryanto at the Mercedes-powered Manor team for the remainder of this season. He will contest his first race at next weekend's Belgian Grand Prix and believes he is ready for it, thanks in part to his four FP1 sessions with Renault. 'No [did not expect an early call-up], not at all,' he said. 'But thanks to all the tests and my preparation this year, I feel ready for it. It's helped me a lot. 'But I never thought that I would be offered this opportunity quite so soon. At the same time, I'm very happy about it and I'm...
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