Ocon: “I expected a bigger difference! »

This Tuesday, the Force India driver ended his testing at 14:00 p.m. local time (11:00 a.m. French time. Editor's note), and his 2017 season at the same time.

“Rather at my first work session of 2018, he corrects after having covered 72 laps. Maybe not in terms of car, but in terms of tires. It was important to be able to try them before entering the winter break to get a first idea and, also, because the team will soon have to make its choice for Australia. We're still in Abu Dhabi, but we're already looking towards Melbourne! »

Author of a time of 1'38''148 before handing over the wheel to his teammate Sergio Pérez, the Frenchman reviewed the Pirelli range from the medium tires a little too hard for this Yas Marina track to the new hyper-tender.

“These keep what they promise and the first impression is excellent, explains the Norman, but I'm a little disappointed by the rest of the range tested today. There is a small difference, but it doesn't seem to be significant. Less than I expected in any case. »

However, wanting to be positive about approaching the truce, he concluded by welcoming the “important data collected to ensure we are moving in the right direction during the winter. » For him, a well-deserved vacation is looming…

Photos from Pirelli testing in Abu Dhabi