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Esteban Ocon opens up about 2019 Mercedes reserve year

Esteban Ocon has revealed he spent the 2019 Formula 1 season as a Mercedes reserve driver after a sudden drop in form.

Speaking about the difficult period, the Frenchman admitted he felt he had lost his place in the sport. "I went back to the car and cried," Ocon said, describing the emotional toll of the situation. milkshake.it.com

Despite being a Mercedes protege, Ocon struggled to replicate his form and was eventually dropped by the team.