Following official confirmation of the extension of the contract with Valtteri Bottas pri Mercedes, the signing of the contract between Esteban Ocon and team Renault. Much has been written and said about this in recent days, a French magazine Car Hebdo however, he even published his compatriot on the cover in Renault overalls. Or with is not actually heading into a whole new environment as it was before Mercedes long member Renault teams of young racers.
News of the signing of the contract between the youngster Mercedesa in Renault factory team certainly not a surprise, at least not much. Because Or with should for The French to race already this season, but to the team boss Cyril Abiteboulu was offered the opportunity last year to bring D to the teamby Aniel Ricciardo and the Frenchman also seized the opportunity. Despite the fact that he was Or with a few days before that he was sure he would race at French, ended up without a seat and had to settle for a place this year spare and test racer silver arrows. And obviously they are Abiteboul in Wolff however, reached a new agreement and so on Esteban now moving to Renault, where he will become a teammate Daniel Ricciard.
However, it should be noted that Renault for the young Ozone it was not the only option, though the most attractive. Wolff could connect his junior to another young Mercedes racer George Russell pri Williams. Interest in French however, they finally expressed themselves in the team as well Haas, where they are not exactly happy with the performances Romain Grosjean. And interestingly, they are Americans published their list today three racers, which are eligible for 2020 season ob Kevin Magnussen. These are Grosjean, Hulkenberg in Or with. But now he will have to Günther Steiner teammate Danish choose only between two candidates.
Arrival Ozone to the team Renault, but of course it is a bad conscience for Nice Hülkenberg, who will have to pack his bags after the end of the season and look for a new shelter with the other team. The closest to him "shelter”Could be a team Haas, since he is their boss Gunther Steiner weeks ago said the German is a very interesting option for them.
Cyril Abiteboul he said goodbye to Nice Hülkenberg all before he can. The Frenchman thanked the German for his excellent work and for his contribution to the team’s progress. “When Nico decided on our team, we were in ninth place in the construction rankings. He brought us to fourth and was one of the mainstays of the team."
