Esteban Ocon, born on September 17, 1996, is a French Formula One driver for Alpine, celebrated for his 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix victory. Known for his resilience and consistency, Ocon began his racing journey in karting, advancing through the ranks in European F3 and GP3, where he won the 2015 GP3 Series championship. A highly adaptable driver, Ocon debuted in F1 in 2016, later racing for Force India and Renault (now Alpine). His career highlights include battling alongside notable F1 drivers and delivering strong performances. Ocon’s tenacity and skill continue to make him a key figure on the grid.
Full Name: Esteban José Jean-Pierre Ocon-Khelfane
Date of Birth: September 17, 1996
Place of Birth: Évreux, Normandy, France
Nationality: French
Current Team: Alpine F1 Team
Formula One Debut: 2016 Belgian Grand Prix
Career Highlight: Winner of the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
Junior Championship: 2015 GP3 Series Champion
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Previous Teams: Manor Racing, Force India/Racing Point, Renault
Stat | Total | Best Season | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
Years | 8 | – | – |
Best Championship Position | 8 | – | – |
Entries | 154 | – | – |
Starts | 154 | – | – |
Wins | 1 | 1 in 2021 | 0.65% |
Podiums | 4 | 1 in 2021 | 2.6% |
P2 Finishes | 2 | – | – |
P3 Finishes | 1 | – | – |
Poles | 0 | – | – |
Fastest Laps | 1 | – | 0.65% |
Points | 445 | – | 2.89 average |
Points Finishes | 86 | – | 55.84% |
Retirements | 22 | – | 14.29% |
Laps Raced | 8,232 | – | – |
Laps Led | 80 | – | – |
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