Esteban Ocon is delighted that innovation is still possible in Formula 1
When asked about the DAS, Esteban Ocon is delighted at the prospect of continuing to innovate and create in Formula 1. The driver seems to be looking forward to the start of the season after testing aboard the RS.20.
Even if he doesn’t know all the details of the new system designed by Mercedes, the French driver is sure that all the teams will look into it to incorporate it into their cars.
Ocon, who set the second-fastest time in the practice session this Friday morning – only Valtteri Bottas did better – seemed delighted to have felt a good feeling and to have understood which elements the team still needed to improve.
During Thursday, Renault focused on the aerodynamic part of the car, unlike Friday morning when the driver was able to test the car’s limits.
« Yesterday afternoon, we did a lot of work on the aerodynamics of the car, while this morning, we pushed the car to know its limits. In general, I would say that we found a good balance. » declared Ocon.
The Frenchman is confident for this season, especially since his relationship with his teammate Daniel Ricciardo seems very good. The two drivers exchange a lot in order to make the most of the car.
« We are pushing in the same direction and we have the same feedback about the car. »
Regarding the refined nose that we noticed on the new RS.20, Ocon reveals that it is an evolution compared to previous years and that overall, the RS.20 is much better than the RS.19.
