Esteban Ocon

Esteban Ocon, a talented Formula One driver now with Haas, shares his journey of adapting to a new team. He discusses the challenges he faced after leaving Alpine, including building relationships with new teammates like race engineer Laura Mueller. Ocon highlights Haas's impressive recovery from a rough start to the season and reminisces about his passion for cars and remote-control racing. Interestingly, he also shares insights from his recent acting debut in a Netflix film, blending racing life with new experiences.

Esteban Ocon, a French Formula 1 driver with a remarkable journey to the Alpine F1 Team, shares his experiences overcoming pressure from a young age. He highlights the immense sacrifices his family made to support his racing dreams, underscoring the importance of self-belief and gratitude. Ocon discusses transforming criticism into motivation and the invaluable lessons learned during his hiatus from F1. He emphasizes teamwork and trust, exploring how personal challenges shape resilience and high performance in the cutthroat world of motorsports.

With more announcements about AI chatbot GPT4, we hear how it will be further integrated into Microsoft and speak to Duolingo about how they hope it will help users learn languages. We also explore the fallout in India and South Africa from the US failure of Silicon Valley Bank and our Tech Reporter, Alasdair Keane, speaks to Alpine F1’s Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon on how tech and data is keeping pace with Formula 1 innovation.(Image: Getty/NurPhoto)

Esteban Ocon, a Haas driver and the tallest on the F1 grid, discusses the unique demands of F1 training. He shares insights about mental and physical preparation, revealing how drivers maintain focus during intense races. Listeners learn about post-race weigh-ins and the quirks of being a tall driver in a low cockpit. Ocon highlights his teamwork with race engineer Laura Mueller and reflects on his pre-race rituals. With entertaining anecdotes and a dose of humor, he offers a candid look at the life of a Formula 1 driver.

Join superstar drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon from the BWT Alpine F1 team as they unveil the secrets behind successful racing. They share nostalgic racing memories, their rigorous routines during weekends, and the importance of data analysis. Discover how they balance mental health with performance, and the role effective communication plays in teamwork. Plus, hear anecdotes about their evolution in Formula One and how the sport has grown in popularity, making it more accessible globally.