News Details
Wolff hints at giving Ocon a year "sabbatical"
Toto Wolff confirms Esteban Ocon may be forced into taking a year away from F1 because of the lack of seats available to the Mercedes junior driver. Wolff confirms this is still a plan B but is starting to look more and more likely. The current Force India driver looks like he will be forced out of his seat by Lance Stroll, the son of the new owner Lawerence Stroll. The only seat realistically left is in the Williams' cockpits, but if he misses out here, his plans will have to freeze. "We hope to find a good solution, but we are not desperately looking for a seat in 2019. Instead, we want to go for the long term," Wolff told Sky Sports. "He eventually becomes someone with...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from GPBlog.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes juniors playing the ‘long game'
As uncertainty continues to shroud Esteban Ocon's F1 future, Toto Wolff...
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
Marko would sign Ocon if he is "free of all...
Helmut Marko has confirmed his interest in Mercedes junior driver Esteban...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Wolff: Russell's position not as tricky as Ocon's
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that F2 leader George Russell is not in...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Ocon: Mercedes looking at long game
With two rounds remaining, and a 22-point lead, George Russell looks to...
6y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha confirms its V4 will race at MotoGP San Marino...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: ‘Not normal to win every weekend’...
Marc Marquez admits “it’s not normal to win every weekend” despite...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s Hungarian Grand Prix
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
“I’m back” – Jorge Martin on MotoGP Hungarian...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mother Nature helped, but Christian Rasmussen was the...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull eyeing F1 drive for IndyCar champion Alex...
Red Bull is eyeing a move for IndyCar champion Alex Palou to join Max...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers of IndyCar Snap-On Milwaukee Mile...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Honda awarded IndyCar manufacturers’ championship
Even though the 2025 IndyCar season is not yet complete, Honda has been...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA launches tender process for new WRC promoter
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC's crucial 2027 rules are falling into place
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Personal terms agreed: Arsenal prepare bid for...
Arsenal look set to take a major step forward in their pursuit of Bayer...
48m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal make late attempt to sign Liverpool and Man...
Arsenal have reportedly made a late move to sign Liverpool and Manchester...
58m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Kai Havertz ruled out of Arsenal and Germany games and...
t;li>Forward sustained knee injury at Manchester UnitedArsenal must...
48m ago from TheGuardian.com
Sources: Arsenal & Chelsea among clubs monitoring...
Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta appears to be hanging by a thread...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
George Russell considers DERATE measures in Mercedes...
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell is still... Read More »
48m ago from GPFans.com
Red Bull linked with Indycar star Palou for 2026
Aug.26 A surprising new name has suddenly... Read More »
48m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Komatsu meets Toyota chairman as partnership grows
Aug.26 Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has revealed... Read More »
48m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
