After the Qatar Grand Prix, the British Sky Sports reported that Esteban Ocon will be replaced by Jack Duane in the final phase of the season in Abu Dhabi. Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes confirmed that this option is being considered, but final agreements have not yet been reached.
“We have discussed this option, but we don’t have a definitive answer yet,” Oliver Oakes explained at the post-race press briefing. – The situation is more complicated, because Esteban is not only our racer. He has a contract with Mercedes and would obviously like to be released early.
I believe this desire comes from all sides. It will also be good for us if Jack gets behind the wheel early, and it will be good for Esteban to leave early. I think this option is suitable for everyone, so discussing such a scenario is very natural.”
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff added that he will continue negotiations with Alpine on Monday over the future fate of Esteban Ocon: “First of all, we have a contract whereby Esteban and we provide Alpine with racing services, and this contract expires at the end of 2019. the year. This is the basics.
It is best for Esteban’s future if he can start early at Haas, and that may depend on whether he races in Abu Dhabi or not. We discussed this issue today and will continue negotiations tomorrow.”
Source: F1 News
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