After 18 months away from Formula 1, Esteban Ocon says he is more than ready to race when he returns in Austria this weekend. After driving for Manor and Force India over two-and-a-half season from 2016-18, Ocon was forced to watch from the sidelines in 2019 as his seat at the Silverstone outfit was taken by Lance Stroll. Formerly a Mercedes junior, Ocon was considered to partner Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows in 2020, before they ultimately opted to retain incumbent Valtteri Bottas. Now the Frenchman has moved to Renault, and while he should have made his return several months ago, the hiatus induced by the COVID-19 pandemic has required him to wait a while longer. 'It's been so long...
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