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Ocon, Fong to make F1 practice debuts in Abu Dhabi

European Formula Three champion Esteban Ocon will make his Formula One Grand Prix weekend debut in Abu Dhabi, driving for Lotus in FP1.Eighteen-year-old Ocon impressed the team when he ran a two-year old E20 over two days at Valencia in Spain last month - the test being part of his prize for winning the F3 title, which he clinched with one round to spare, taking nine wins and 21 podiums over the season. The Frenchman also drew praise from Ferrari after testing their 2010 F10 car at Fiorano at the end of October."Esteban is a superb young talent and we are particularly excited to give him this opportunity," Lotus deputy team principal Federico Gastaldi said of Ocon's Yas Marina...
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