Formula Three champion Esteban Ocon has impressed Ferrari during his test at their Fiorano track.

The Frenchman’s prize for winning the championship in his rookie season was a test in the 2010 F10 car, the same model as the one Fernando Alonso almost won the world championship in.

Luca Baldisserri, head of the Ferrari academy, said; “Despite it being the first time in one of our cars, he tackled the test without making any mistakes and was quick right from the start.”

China in Formula 1 with Scuderia Ferrari“It’s always exciting for engineers to be there when a young driver gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time.”

Ocon added: “I would like to thank all the mechanics and the team which supported me and I hope this day will prove useful for my future as a racing driver.”

Ocon is a year older than Max Verstappen, who will become F1’s youngest ever driver when he lines up for Toro Rosso next season.


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