Esteban Ocon’s Crossroads: Exploring His Trio of Options for F1 2025 After Alpine Exit

What's ahead for Esteban Ocon? Exploring his three potential paths in F1 for the 2025 season

As Esteban Ocon prepares to depart from Alpine later this year, the big question is: What's his next move for 2025?

On Monday, prior to the Canadian Grand Prix, Alpine disclosed their decision to "separate" from Esteban Ocon after this season concludes.

Since joining the team in 2020, Ocon achieved his first Formula 1 podium and win with the Enstone-based squad.

Considering Alpine's disappointing performance and the apparently worsening ties between the involved sides, it's not unexpected that a shift is planned for 2025.

What viable choices does he have for the upcoming year?

Speculation about a transition to Sauber, set to transform into Audi by 2026, has consistently persisted throughout the past year.

Ocon may not be Audi's first choice, but he's a solid option to join forces with Nico Hulkenberg in 2025.

At this point, it's evident that Audi is anticipating a response from Carlos Sainz.

Should Sainz fail to secure a seat with either Red Bull or Mercedes, his remaining choices would likely narrow down to Audi or Williams.

Sainz's choice is expected to create a domino effect.

If the present Ferrari racer switches to Audi, then Ocon is left with two distinct choices – Haas or Williams.

Conversely, should Sainz view Williams, set to be equipped with Mercedes engines by 2026, as his optimal selection, then Ocon might secure a position with Audi.

Haas

Currently, Haas is on the lookout for a fresh addition to their driving lineup.

According to F1 analyst Lawrence Barretto, Esteban Ocon is being considered by the American team as a potential replacement for Kevin Magnussen.

Haas is dissatisfied with Magnussen's performance, and his involvement in numerous incidents this season has brought him on the verge of a race suspension.

Ocon is still being considered by Haas, however, according to the report mentioned earlier, Valtteri Bottas might be their top pick.

The Finnish driver's extensive experience and knack for collaboration could complement Oliver Bearman well, who is anticipated to secure a full-time racing position in 2025.

Williams has opened up a spot for a driver in the 2025 Formula 1 lineup.

Williams remains uncertain about who will join Alex Albon as a teammate.

Logan Sargeant has displayed no signs of progress since the previous year, prompting Williams to consider alternative strategies.

Reliable sources suggest that Sainz might be on the verge of teaming up with them, whereas Bottas has been spotted within the Williams team area twice.

Ocon, along with his fellow team member Gasly, has been considered a potential candidate. However, Ocon's prospects appear to have diminished following a report in the German media suggesting that James Vowles does not view Ocon as a strong contender, citing his past incidents of conflicts with teammates.

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