Esteban Ocon will return to the Formula 1 grid with Renault in 2020, having sat out the 2019 campaign to carry out a role as Mercedes' test and reserve driver. Motorsport Week exclusively caught up with the French youngster. It can be difficult to feel sympathy for racing drivers but the plight of Esteban Ocon through the latter stages of 2018 invoked a degree of warmth towards the 22-year-old. Having impressed during a half-season with Manor and two years at Force India, Ocon was the loser of a frantic silly season and found himself seat-less when the game of musical chairs came to a close. He knew the Lawrence Stroll-led takeover over Force India meant he would relinquish his seat...
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