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This weekend, Esteban Ocon will race around Monaco for the first time. The Frenchman says he has seen many races here but will only drive the circuit for the first time in Thursday's practice sessions.
"Driving in Monaco is going to be a new experience for me," said the Force India driver. "I’ve never raced there before. I used to come and watch the Formula 1 races when I was young, but I never had the opportunity to race there. It’s strange because it’s such a famous lap and I know it so well in my head. But it’s always a different experience when you drive a track for real."
The 20-year-old has had a fantastic start to his first full season in Formula 1, scoring points in every round so far. He will be hoping to keep up his momentum and bag some more points but understands that it will be a major challenge.
“To get ready for Monaco I’ve spent a lot of time in the simulator at our factory," he said. "But I still have a lot to learn during the practice sessions on Thursday. It’s a case of taking a step-by-step approach and getting to the limit gently. I normally enjoy street circuits, and I am sure I can get up-to-speed quickly.
“This year Monaco is the closest thing I have to a home Grand Prix because it’s next door to France," he pointed out. "It’s a very special place and I always feel a sense of history when I go there. The city is forever linked with Formula 1 and it’s currently the number one race of the year. For the drivers, it gives a big rush of adrenaline. It’s the same for the fans watching. Everybody knows it’s a big challenge.”
Fergal Walsh
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