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Ocon's first day back was ‘very exciting'

Esteban Ocon officially returned to Formula 1 active duty on Tuesday, as he tested for Renault as part of the Pirelli tyre test. Esteban Ocon, having sat out 2018 after losing his Force India/Racing Point seat to Lance Stroll, returned to Formula 1 as a race driver again as he took part in the Pirelli tyre test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit. Ocon, who takes over from the outgoing Nico Hulkenberg, was released by Mercedes early in order to allow the Frenchman to join his new team. However, as he remains under Mercedes contract until the end of the calendar year, Ocon used overalls and a helmet without any sponsors showing. Acclimatising to his new surroundings, Ocon put in 77 laps over...
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