Source:
REUTERS/ANDREW BOYERS
[Saba Sports News] According to
the latest media reports, the Mercedes team is currently looking for a
replacement for Lewis Hamilton, who will be leaving the team at the end of this
year. The preferred target may not be Ferrari’s Sainz but rather Esteban Ocon,
the French driver from the Alpine team. However, opinions on this matter vary,
as Ocon’s racing career is relatively short and he has not yet won a
championship in Formula 1. Nevertheless, as a young driver, his potential is
promising, and Mercedes may see that as an attractive quality. Ocon has shown
impressive performances on the F1 circuit. In 2020, he achieved his first
podium finish with a second-place result at the Sakhir Grand Prix, and he
secured his first F1 victory at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. He is a skilled
driver, demonstrating excellent driving skills and responsiveness on the track.
In the 2020 season, Ocon earned a total of 33 points, finishing 12th in the
drivers’ standings.