Ocon: Home race is a "dream"

As F1 returns to France for the first time in a decade, it is the first time any of the French drivers on the grid have ever raced in a home f1 Grand Prix. One of those drivers is Esteban Ocon, who has expressed his excitement at the prospect of racing in front of his home crowd.

Ocon is in decent form and has scored points in both of the last two races, with 6th and 9th places in Monaco and Canada respectively.

The Force India has shown good pace recently after a slow start to the season, and Ocon is hoping that the form can continue.

“In the last few races in Monaco and Canada we’ve been showing good pace so I hope we can be strong in France as well.

“On paper, the track should suit us, with a long straight and some slow corners where we can use our car’s mechanical grip really well.”

Ocon also spoke about how he is looking forward to racing in his home land: "It’s been my dream for years to be racing in front of my home crowd and now I will finally experience the fantastic feeling of a home Grand Prix.

“When the race was announced, it was the best news from the whole of last year and I’m really looking forward to it.”