Hamilton and Vettel in support of Ocon

Esteban Ocon Couldn't have found a better time to show off. While his future within Racing Point Force India seems to have taken a turn for the worse, Lance stroll being likely to evolve with Sergio Pérez, the 2015 GP3 Series champion matched his best qualifying performance by taking 3rd place ahead of his Mexican teammate on the Spa-Francorchamps grid.

Lewis Hamilton et Sebastian Vettel were invited to comment on the situation of their French opponent. The two quadruple world champions did not fail to praise the qualities of their opponent.

“I have always been a supporter of Esteban, assured Lewis Hamilton, poleman of the Belgian GP. His driving and the way he rides on the track is exceptional. Unfortunately, we are in a weird situation in F1 where some teams do not rely on promising young people. The structure of the discipline is probably bad, as is the distribution of income, that sort of thing...”

“I also know that once I extended my contract and Seb signed his, things start to fall into place. You then have to be really quick and take advantage of a good management team that is responsive and points in the right direction. I haven't read the news about the transfers and which wheels are still available, but he will need a good car because he is one of the best drivers in the field. I hope he gets an offer.", added the Briton.

Sebastian Vettel has echoed his title rival's words in hoping to see Esteban Ocon back on the Grand Prix grids in 2019.

“It's always difficult to judge from the outside, but I think he's doing everything right. This result is a very good thing for him. it was essential for him to keep a cool head in a session where you can easily make a mistake”, emphasized the pilot Ferrari.

“Alas, these days, a new one comes along and quickly becomes the new superhero, then another comes along and he becomes one… and the first one is easily forgotten. Even though he does excellent work, he is not really considered anymore. This is why I think its result is very important. No matter what his car is called, it's not supposed to end up in 3rd place, but he did. Bravo to him. This must be taken into account for whoever offers him a contract next year”, indicated the German.