WATCH: Netflix crew in Ocon’s house for possible F1: Drive to survive the gig after the Hungarian heroes

The Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive” opened a window into the lives of Formula 1 drivers. Netflix gives them well-deserved screen time and has brought a growth in the fan base too. The latest addition to the race winners list, Esteban Ocon, welcomed the DTS cameras to his home, undeniably because of his race in Hungary.

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Ocon’s friend Elena Berri tagged Netflix in her story, in which the Frenchman can be seen in front of the backdrop of his home. Twitter was quick to predict Ocon’s episode on the series; The fans get what they asked for.

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After debuting in 2016, Ocon’s F1 career has been a series of ups and downs – some of which Netflix captured in 2018. After two high-quality seasons with Force India, they showed Ocon the door in 2018, French who credited the show for its Renault seat in 2020.

Esteban Ocon in previous seasons

Season 1 of the series focused on the 2018 season. Netflix even covered the demise of Force India and its financial emancipation in Lawrence Stroll. With Stroll’s acquisition of the company, we see Perez and Ocon battle to keep their F1 seat. The pink teammates therefore couldn’t get along and intensified the competition.

In retrospect, the sixth episode of the season is worth watching. Will Buxton predicts, “Esteban’s story is amazing. He came out of nowhere to be not only a race winner but also a contender for the championship. “

Ocon lost his seat to Lance Stroll for the 2019 season and followed the action as a Mercedes reserve driver.

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In 2020 the number 31 was back at the start, this time only in an Enstone outfit. Cyril partnered Ocon with Daniel Ricciardo after Renault said goodbye to Nico Hülkenberg. The last time we saw Ocon on the series was when Toto and Cyril were discussing his move to Renault for season three.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JULY 19: Esteban Ocon from France drives the (31) Renault Sport Formula One Team RS20 on the track during the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Hungaroring on July 19, 2020 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Clive Mason – Formula 1 / Formula 1 via Getty Images)

The Frenchman has signed again with Alpine and will keep his seat until 2024. Ocon shared his trust in the team and said: I am very happy to continue with the team beyond this year and it is a fantastic feeling to see my future with Alpine to back up. We have done well together since I joined the team and I want to continue this journey in the future. “

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Looking back, Ocon has come a long way. From a time when P3 in qualifying was his best result to sipping the winning champagne; Ocon only has to complete the last part of Buxton’s prophecy – to become a champion contender.

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