With Mercedes closing the door to Esteban Ocon for 2020, the Frenchman has instead signed with Renault, agreeing a multi-year contract. Ocon, racing for Racing Point last season, was close to signing for Renault for 2019 only to lose out when Daniel Ricciardo made himself available. That meant a year on the sidelines for the 22-year-old, who has spent 2019 learning in the Mercedes garage. Always determined to return to the grid, Ocon was in line for a Mercedes race-seat but the Brackley squad instead opted to re-sign Valtteri Bottas. Hours after that announcement, Renault confirmed Ocon for 2020. 'First and foremost, I am very proud to become a Renault driver,' said Ocon. 'I have grown up...
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