Born: September 17, 1996
Nationality: FRA
Esteban Ocon established himself in Formula 1 after a rapid rise through the junior ranks, overcoming a challenging early career path to reach the top level. After titles in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and GP3 Series, Ocon made his F1 debut in 2015, quickly earning a reputation for his resilience, racecraft, and strong wheel-to-wheel racing despite limited opportunities.
Ocon secured his maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix with Alpine becoming one of the sport's newer race winners and cementing his place on the grid. Since then, he has remained a consistent presence in the midfield, valued for his technical feedback, defensive driving, and ability to maximize results in tightly contested races.