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Ocon: Mercedes promotion is logical

Stepping up from Manor to Force India this season, Esteban Ocon reckons a promotion to Mercedes is the 'logical way' forward. Although the Frenchman began the 2016 season as a Renault test driver, taking part in a few Friday practice sessions, he concluded it as a Manor race driver. His stint with Manor proved to be brief with Force India confirming the Mercedes protege for the 2017 championship. Ocon reckons it is now only 'logical' that he will one day step up to Mercedes. Asked if he was ready right now to take a Mercedes seat, he told Sky Sports News HQ: 'I don't really know about this but for sure it's the logical way – Mercedes want to prepare us for the future. 'At the moment I...
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