Esteban Ocon: “Everything went well”

Sole representative ofAlpine on the Sakhir route this Friday, Esteban Ocon had a busy schedule. Taking advantage of this first opportunity to run, his team sent him to the coals and the Norman responded with 129 laps on his clock.

« Everything went well today (Friday). It's a very good day for our return to school, relates the Norman. The entire team showed solidity. We easily completed the program and we even had time to do pit stop tests which allowed us to get back into a racing situation ».

Fourth at the lunch break, Esteban Ocon grabbed a small place in the afternoon. Alone Lando Norris (McLaren) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) beat him on the track. “ We were able to string together some good laps. We understood everything we wanted to achieve and that's what we need during these testing days.

We also faced different weather conditions: the heat this morning then the gusty winds before the sandstorm. It was very interesting. We did everything we needed to. I can't wait to get back in the car over the weekend ».

The second day will begin this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. (French time) and will be followed on AUTOhebdo. Esteban Ocon will return to the A521 on Sunday for the first session before handing over the wheel to Fernando Alonso.