Esteban Ocon hopes to compete against Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton for the F1 championship in 2022. The Frenchman believes the comprehensive new regulations will give Alpine the opportunity to advance on the grid and possibly threaten the big teams.
In an interview with the Dutch edition of Motosport.com, the Frenchman said:
“I want to take it to an even higher level next year. When you see these battles between Lewis and Max you want to get involved. It would be fantastic to be fighting for wins and podiums all the time. Hopefully Formula 1” will go and With the new regulations, it seems like a dream that we hope will come true. “
Ocon believes they have the momentum to keep moving after a strong 2021 season in which Alpine Alpha Tauri convincingly beat 5th place in the Constructors’ Championship with a podium and a win. The Frenchman said the team is now ready to fight for victories on a regular basis and just needs to develop a fast car for the season ahead.
An angry Max Verstappen pokes Esteban Ocon in the chest after his death in Brazil. First such F1 dust collector in 20 years, after Schumacher against Coulthard in Spa in 1998
An angry Max Verstappen pokes Esteban Ocon in the chest after his death in Brazil. First such F1 dust collector in 20 years, after Schumacher against Coulthard in Spa 1998 https://t.co/VRpYUoVhMz
Ocon defeated Verstappen for the FIA European F3 title in 2014. But in his entire F1 career, he has never had a car to fight for victories. But the Frenchman won his first career win for Alpine at the chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix last year and held four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel.
The best of 2014
Driver: Esteban Ocon
A legendary fight against Tom Blomqvist and Max Verstappen for the European # F3 title and a super #F1 test debut made Ocon on everyone’s lips.
He was the 2015 GP3 champion and then drove in F1 for three years. He returns with Renault in 2020
Best of 2014 driver: Esteban Ocon 
18y / oA legendary fight against Tom Blomqvist and Max Verstappen for the European # F3 title and a super # F1 test debut brought Ocon on everyone’s lips. He was 2015 GP3 champion and drove then in F1 for three years He returns in 2020 with Renault https://t.co/HDpdixcxHH
During his sabbatical in 2019, Ocon worked closely with Hamilton in his role as reserve and simulator driver for Mercedes.
Esteban Ocon believes Max Verstappen’s aggression helped him win the championship
Ocon senses that Verstappen’s aggression and refusal to give in in crucial fights with rival Hamilton helped him claim the 2021 title.
“The aggression with which he drove this season won him the title. A lot happened in the (last) race, but he’s aggressive. After all, they (Red Bull) played well,” he said.
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