5 Facts About Esteban Ocon

1. At the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon hit then-race leader Max Verstappen while trying to unlap himself, pushing him off track and damaging his car floor.

2. On 10 August 2016, it was announced that Esteban Ocon would drive for Manor Racing in the second half of the 2016 season, replacing Rio Haryanto who became the team's reserve driver.

3. In February 2016, it was announced that Esteban Ocon would act as reserve driver for the Renault Sport F1 team.

4. In 2012, Esteban Ocon made his debut in single-seaters, taking part in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 with Koiranen Motorsport.

5. At the age of 14, Esteban Ocon was signed by Gravity Sports management, a sister company of Renault F1 team.