How good is Hamilton and how long can he stay in F1? - Q&A

What is the reason a driver like Esteban Ocon would want to stay in F1 as a reserve driver rather than commit to race elsewhere in a different series? All F1 drivers are very, very good, and presumably would be in demand, so why not compete elsewhere, win some races, be a hero? - Stephen

When it became clear that Ocon was not going to be retained by Haas next year, and that his options for a race seat seemed to have evaporated, the Frenchman was insistent that his F1 career was not over.

Staying involved in the sport as a reserve driver - if he can find a spot - is the best way to keep current in the sport.