French driver Esteban Ocon will race for Force India next season after agreeing a multi-year deal, the Silverstone-based Formula One team said in a statement at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Thursday. Ocon replaces German Nico Hulkenberg, who has moved to Renault, in the line-up alongside Mexican Sergio Perez at a team currently fourth in the championship. The 20-year-old is contracted long-term to Mercedes, Force India's engine provider, and made his debut this year with the lowly Manor team as a mid-season replacement for Indonesian Rio Haryanto. "I’m still relatively new to Formula One, but spending half a season at Manor Racing has given me some valuable experience and I feel...
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