Ocon wins his first Q3 in Sochi

Esteban Ocon took 10th position on the grid for the Russian GP, ​​thus managing to qualify for Q3 for the first time. The Force India driver was only one tenth behind his teammate Sergio Pérez with whom he will share the 5th row.

“I am quite satisfied with my performance, recognized Esteban Ocon. The team does a very good job progressing the car each session and I felt very comfortable going into qualifying. »

“I made a few small mistakes during my lap in Q3 and I remain a little frustrated because I had the opportunity to be even better placed on the grid, said Esteban Ocon. There will be a lot to play for if I get off to a good start. It is important that I manage to take advantage of my best qualifying session by converting this result into points.

Esteban Ocon finished the first three Grands Prix of the season in the points in 10th place but is 11 points behind his teammate Sergio Pérez.