Esteban Ocon is spending 2019 on the sidelines, but the absence of racing doesn't mean he isn't learning anything from his role as Mercedes' reserve and simulator driver. Au contraire. Ocon is perhaps just days away from learning his fate for next season, with a report from Germany this week contending that the Frenchman will be heading to Renault for 2020. It's likely a restless period for the Frenchman, but regardless of where he'll be racing next season, Ocon will return to action enlightened by his experience with Mercedes. "I’m learning so much at Mercedes. When I come back, I’ll be a much more complete driver," the 22-year-old told Formula1.com's Lawrence Barretto....
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