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Mercedes will ‘fade out' Renault-bound Ocon

Off to Renault next season, Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff says Esteban Ocon will 'fade out' of his role as the Brackley team's third driver. Left without a drive for 2019, junior driver Ocon took up a role as Mercedes' third and reserve driver. As such the Frenchman has been in the thick of things this season, not only helping the team develop their 2019 car but also playing a role in the 2020 model. That, though, is set to stop in the coming weeks as Ocon will return to the grid next season having signed with Renault. And the last thing Mercedes want is the driver taking their secrets over to his new team. Wolff told RaceFans.net: 'Esteban and I discussed a week ago how long he...
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