Ocon signs with new team, which seat will the Frenchman be in in 2025 ?

After five seasons spent at Renault, which became Alpine, the Frenchman, who is preparing to join competing in the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, will discover a new team next year.

The rumor had been circulating in the paddock for some time; officially confirmed this Thursday. Esteban Ocon will discover his fourth Formula 1 team next season. After Manor (2016), Force India (2017-2018) and Renault which became Alpine (2019-2024), the Frenchman committed himself to the 2016 World Cup. for several seasons, without us yet knowing how many, in favor of Haas. The American team which will completely renew its drivers in 2025 since it already had signed the young Briton Oliver Bearman, currently third driver at Ferrari.

At Haas, henceforth; Niko Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen will leave – the Dane has been with the team since 2017 (with a break in 2021) – Esteban Ocon intends to bounce back after a first half. ;eacute; delicate season at Alpine. With a single-seater clearly not up to expectations, especially during the first Grands Prix, the Normand often had to take the lead. chomping at the bit. And while there has been improvement in recent races, the 27-year-old driver has experienced some setbacks, notably during the unfortunate collision with his teammate Pierre Gasly at the start of the race. Monaco, which earned him the wrath of his management.

More in the odor of holiness in the French team, he said he was "enthusiastic & the idea of ​​starting this new chapter in a few months. "I am joining an ambitious team, with a state of mind, a work force and an upward trajectory that have impressed me, " nbsp;rejoices the one who has obtained three podiums since his debut in F1, including a success in Hungary in 2021. Haas has a motivating project and very goals. egrave;s clear for the future. I'm very much looking forward to working with everyone at the University. Kannapolis, Bandbury and Maranello."

In the meantime, the Habs, 18th in the drivers' championship with 3 small points, will try to finish their history with Alpine as best as possible. Starting this weekend in Belgium on the always difficult and spectacular Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

At what time to watch the Belgian Grand Prix ?

The Belgian Grand Prix returns to a traditional schedule this year after hosting a sprint race in 2023. The first day will therefore be devoted to the first two free practice sessions, before the third scheduled for Saturday at noon. Qualifying will take place on Saturday afternoon and the race on Sunday at the usual time for Grand Prix races held in Europe.

• Free Practice 1 à 1:30pm Friday, July 26 (duration: 1 hour)
• Free Practice 2 at 5pm Friday, July 26 (duration: 1 hour)
• Free Practice 3 at 12pm Saturday, July 27 (duration: 1 hour)
• Qualifying à 4:30pm Saturday 27 July (duration: 45 minutes)
• Grand Prix at 3pm Sunday 28 July (duration: 2 hours maximum)

Which TV channel can I watch the Belgian Grand Prix on?

The Belgian Grand Prix will be broadcast exclusively on the channels of the Canal group, holder of the rights to the Formula 1 world championship. The three free practice sessions as well as the qualifying sessions are scheduled for next week. is on Canal+ Sport. The race, à from 3 p.m. Sunday, will be as for à it is broadcast on Canal+.

• Friday: Free Practice 1 à 1:15 p.m. + Free Practice 2  à 4:45 p.m. on Canal+ Sport
• Saturday: Free Practice 3 à 11:45 a.m. + Qualifications & 3:40 p.m. on Canal+ Sport
• Sunday: éshow "La Grille" à 1:55 p.m. + departure of the Grand Prix from 3 p.m. on Canal+

Riders' World Championship Ranking (after 13 Grands Prix)

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 265 points
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) 189 points
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 162 points
4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 154 points
5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 149 points
6. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 125 points
7. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 124 points
8. George Russell (Mercedes) 116 points
9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 45 points
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 24 points
11. Niko Hülkenberg (Haas) 22 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) 22 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo (Racing Bulls) 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman (Ferrari) 6 points
14. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 6 points
16. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 5 points
17. Alex Albon Williams) 4 points
18. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 3 points

What are the dates of the F1 Grand Prix in 2024?

The 2024 Formula 1 season will feature 24 Grands Prix. It began at the end of February, at Bahrain, and will end in early December in Abu Dhabi. Here is the full F1 2024 calendar with times given in French time:

1. Bahrain GP (Sakhir): Saturday 2nd March (Winner: Verstappen)
2. Saudi Arabian GP (Jeddah): Saturday 9 March (Winner: Verstappen)
3. Australian GP (Melbourne): Sunday March 24 (Winner: Sainz)
4. Japanese GP(Suzuka): Sunday April 7 (Winner: Verstappen)
5. Chinese GP (Shanghai): Sunday April 21 (Winner: Verstappen)
6. Miami GP (Miami): Sunday May 5th 10 p.m. (Winner: Norris)
7. Emilia-Romagna GP (Imola): Sunday May 19 (Winner: Verstappen)
8. Monaco GP: Sunday May 26 (Winner: Leclerc)
9. Canadian GP(Montreal): Sunday June 9 (Winner: Verstappen)
10. Spanish GP (Barcelona): Sunday June 23 (Winner: Verstappen)
11. Austrian GP (Spielberg): Sunday June 30 (Winner: Russell)
12. British GP (Silverstone): Sunday July 7 (Winner: Hamilton)
13. Hungarian GP (Budapest): Sunday July 21 (Winner: Piastri)
14. Belgian GP (Spa-Francorchamps) : Sunday July 28 &at 3 p.m.
15. Dutch GP (Zandvoort): Sunday 25 Augustût &at 3 p.m.
16. Italian GP (Monza): Sunday September 1st &at 3 p.m.
17. Azerbaijani GP (Baku): Sunday September 15th 1 p.m.
18. Singapore GP (Marina Bay): Sunday September 22 à 2 p.m.
19. US GP (Austin): Sunday 20 October à 9 p.m.
20. Mexican GP (Mexico) : Sunday October 27 à 8 p.m.
21. Brazilian GP (Interlagos): Sunday November 3rd 7 p.m.
22. Las Vegas GP (Las Vegas) : Sunday, November 24 à 6h
23. Qatar GP (Losail): Sunday October 1st 3 p.m.
24. Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina): Sunday December 8 2 p.m.