Jul.20 (GMM) Esteban Ocon admits he lately visited Williams’ F1 manufacturing unit in Grove for a seat becoming.
Nevertheless, Canal Plus studies that the departing Alpine driver is unquestionably poised to signal a contract for 2025 and past with Haas – with a deal set to be introduced forward of the Belgian GP.
Rumours emerged prior to now couple of days that Williams boss James Vowles requested Ocon, 27, if he would possibly contemplate leaving Alpine early and racing as an alternative in Logan Sargeant’s automobile for the rest of 2024.
Alpine reportedly scuppered the transfer, fearing the Alex Albon-Ocon mixture could be too nice a risk within the constructors’ championship battle.
“I noticed this data within the press,” Ocon informed AFP information company in Hungary.
“It’s true that I went to do a take a look at at Williams a couple of weeks in the past to see how I felt within the automobile, particularly as a result of my dimension is uncommon – I’m very tall,” he stated.
“There are discussions in progress with a number of groups, however nothing is sealed. We’ll see what occurs. My purpose is to remain in Formulation 1 and I’m assured.
“Within the meantime, I wish to end the season with Alpine.”
AFP stated Alpine “categorically denied” that Ocon will probably be leaving the workforce earlier than the top of the season.
And different sources report that Ocon is more likely to drive for Haas subsequent 12 months, quite than Williams.
“The discussions are going very effectively,” stated Ocon, with out mentioning Haas, “and it permits me to pay attention as greatest I can on what I’ve to do every weekend as a result of I wish to end the story with Alpine in the absolute best means. The workforce can depend on me.
“I’m very assured about nonetheless being on the grid for the following few years,” he concluded.
