Ocon takes the lead at Silverstone

Most diligent driver on the track yesterday, Esteban Ocon increased the pace this Wednesday at the wheel of the Mercedes W07 Hybrid. The Norman lowered the benchmark established by Fernando Alonso (McLaren) Tuesday by completing a best lap in 1'31″212.

Behind the reigning GP3 Series champion, Kimi Räikkönen, who took over from Charles Leclerc within the Team Ferrari, takes the second time in 1'32″730. Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) and Jolyon Palmer (Renault) follow in third and fourth position.

Fifth, Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) fails three thousandths behind the RS16 and precedes Santino Ferrucci (Haas), Nikita mazepin (Force India), Sergio Sette Camara, for his debut with Toro Rosso, Pascal Wehrlein, who continues his work for Pirelli on a 05 Mercedes W2014, Valtteri Bottas (Williams) and Jordan king, fielded by Manor.

Ranking Day 2 mid-day

1. Esteban Ocon (Mercedes) – 1:31.212, 59 laps
2. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) – 1:32.730
3. Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) – 1:33.404
4. Jolyon Palmer (Renault) – 1:33.470
5. Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) – 1:33.473
6. Santino Ferrucci (Haas) – 1:33.934
7. Nikita Mazepin (Force India) – 1:34.553
8. Sergio Sette Camara (Toro Rosso) – 1:35.002, 38
9. Pascal Wehrlein (Mercedes 2014) – 1:36.182
10. Valtteri Bottas (Williams) – 1:36.280, 58
11. Jordan King (Manor) – 1:37.417, 24