Ocon reveals "it was always the target" in youth days to land Renault F1 seat

New Renault driver Esteban Ocon has revealed it was always his goal in his junior career to get a seat in the French constructor's Formula 1 side, as his relationship with Renault dates back 10 years.

Ocon was on the sidelines for 2019 after losing his Racing Point seat to Lance Stroll, but the young Frenchman will be back this year for Renault, taking the place of Nico Hulkenberg.

When asked how well he knows his new team, Ocon revealed his long history with Renault.

"I know the team very well because I was growing there in my junior career," he told ESPN.

Ocon will share the garage with Daniel Ricciardo, with the Aussie entering the final year of his deal at the works team.