Esteban Ocon
Max Verstappen wins chaotic Australian Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins a chaotic and controversial Australian Grand Prix to move 15 points clear at the top of the 2023 driver standings.
Apr 2, 12:45
Sergio Perez leads Red Bull one-two in Saudi Arabia
Sergio Perez secures victory at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix by heading a Red Bull one-two with teammate Max Verstappen.
Mar 19, 19:34
Sergio Perez on pole for Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after Max Verstappen power failure
Sergio Perez secures pole for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen suffers power failure in the middle qualifying session.
Mar 18, 18:32
Alpine must 'get closer' to Aston Martin - boss
Alpine needs to take the example of Aston Martin as it continues to push towards the front of the Formula 1 grid.
Mar 9, 05:38
Max Verstappen secures pole for Bahrain Grand Prix
Defending champion Max Verstappen secures pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mar 4, 16:09
Alpine smiling after mysterious test form
Alpine's place in the 2023 pecking order is perhaps less clear than any other Formula 1 team.
Mar 3, 05:00
Teams must be 'careful' with Netflix details
Formula 1 teams may need to wise up about how Netflix puts together the sport's official series Drive To Survive.
Mar 1, 05:43
Ocon criticises latest F1 'Drive to Survive'
Esteban Ocon has become the first Formula 1 driver to openly criticise the latest instalment in the sport's official Netflix series Drive to Survive.
Feb 27, 05:33
New Aston Martin looks like a 'fast car' - Ocon
Fernando Alonso's former teammate thinks the two-time champion could have a "very fast car" on his hands in 2023.
Feb 21, 05:47
Alpine owner Renault in F1 for 'long term' - CEO
Renault is pledging its ongoing commitment to Formula 1, despite departed 2022 driver Fernando Alonso insisting Alpine was "happy with fourth" overall.
Feb 17, 05:02
Alpine only option for Gasly's F1 progress
Pierre Gasly admits moving from Alpha Tauri to Renault-owned Alpine in 2023 was his best opportunity to move up the Formula 1 grid.
Jan 16, 05:35
Alpine drivers must be 'mature' in 2023 - CEO
Alpine's two drivers will need to be "mature" in 2023, CEO Laurent Rossi insists.
Dec 5, 05:24
Tost admits to budget cap worries in 2022
Alpha Tauri hit a development brick-wall in 2022 over fears of a budget cap breach, team boss Franz Tost has admitted.
Dec 5, 05:22
Alonso did '2pc' of Alpine workload - Ocon
Esteban Ocon claims he did "98 percent" of the work at Alpine as he hit back at Fernando Alonso's recent comments.
Nov 28, 04:54
Alpine's 2023 lineup 'better' than original plan - boss
Team boss Otmar Szafnauer says Alpine's 2023 teammate is "better" than the Renault-owned team's original plan.
Nov 22, 05:25
Max Verstappen claims pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earns pole for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sergio Perez joining his teammate on the front row.
Nov 19, 15:02
Preview: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, including predictions, a track guide, qualifying and sprint results.
Nov 19, 02:02
Ocon 'surprised' by Alonso's criticism
Esteban Ocon says he is "surprised" that his relationship with departing Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso is ending badly.
Nov 18, 04:49
Alonso wants to drive 'green car' in Abu Dhabi
Fernando Alonso says he is heading to Abu Dhabi this week with one colour on his mind - green.
Nov 14, 07:26
Alonso happy Alpine career 'finally' almost over
Fernando Alonso in Brazil shattered the illusion that his Alpine teammate Esteban Ocon was ever his "friend".
Nov 13, 04:47
Kevin Magnussen earns shock pole for Brazilian sprint race
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen is the surprise pole-sitter for Saturday's Brazilian sprint race after a rain-interrupted qualifying session.
Nov 11, 21:59
Preview: Brazilian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit, including predictions, a track guide, qualifying and sprint results.
Nov 11, 14:09
Ocon denies Alonso's Alpine reliability claims
Esteban Ocon has hit back at departing Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso's claim that "only the number 14 car" breaks down in 2022.
Nov 1, 04:59
Max Verstappen secures pole for Mexican Grand Prix
World champion Max Verstappen secures pole for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Oct 29, 22:02
Modern F1 like a 'movie in fast forward' - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve says the way Formula 1 cars have developed over the past 16 years is "amazing".
Oct 24, 06:27
Gasly will not be Alpine 'number 1' - CEO
Esteban Ocon will not be Alpine's 'number 1' driver next year as fellow Frenchman Pierre Gasly arrives from the Red Bull camp.
Oct 19, 04:54
Gasly 'fastest available driver' for Alpine - CEO
Pierre Gasly was the "perfect" choice to replace two-time champion Fernando Alonso at Alpine next year.
Oct 18, 05:01
Max Verstappen crowned world champion amid confusion in Japan
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is crowned world champion after winning the Japanese Grand Prix, despite confusion in the paddock regarding points awarded in a shortened race.
Oct 9, 10:30
Max Verstappen takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen edges closer to defending his world title by taking pole for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Oct 8, 09:32
Alpine can still improve without Alonso - Ocon
Esteban Ocon insists that Renault-owned Alpine can continue to push forwards in Formula 1 even without two-time champion Fernando Alonso.
Oct 6, 05:31
Alpine reliability 'unacceptable' - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has blasted the poor reliability of his Alpine car this season as "unacceptable".
Oct 3, 04:54
Alpine undecided over Piastri legal action
Alpine is looking into whether to pursue legal action against Oscar Piastri.
Sep 26, 07:20
Binotto calls for engine penalty rule re-think
Mattia Binotto has called on Formula 1 to consider a change to the sport's long-life engine rules.
Sep 23, 06:31
Red Bull, Alpine not giving up on Herta saga
Red Bull and Alpine are not giving up on their plans surrounding Indycar star Colton Herta for the 2023 season.
Sep 14, 07:51
Ocon calls for long-life engine rules re-think
Formula 1 should consider a major rule change to end the confusion about where drivers line up on the starting grid ahead of grands prix.
Sep 12, 08:06
Preview: Italian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 10, 00:44
Marko cool on Schumacher replacing Gasly
The 'silly season' will step into an even higher gear now that Oscar Piastri is definitely confirmed to make his Formula 1 debut with McLaren next year.
Sep 3, 09:38
McLaren not surprised about Piastri saga outcome
Andreas Seidl says he isn't surprised that the FIA's contract recognition board (CEB) sided with McLaren over the Oscar Piastri affair.
Sep 3, 09:38
Preview: Dutch Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 3, 01:04
Gasly denies Alpine 'contract' rumours
Pierre Gasly has found himself at the centre of the 2023 'silly season'.
Sep 2, 06:50
