Esteban Ocon highlights confidence after Azerbaijan Grand Prix finish
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Esteban Ocon of Haas Formula 1 expressed confidence in his abilities after finishing eighth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This result marks his highest placement of the 2026 season. Ocon attributed his previous inconsistency in performance to issues with Haas' car parts. He continues to advocate for his skills as a top driver in the league.
- •Ocon finished eighth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- •This was his best finish of the 2026 season.
- •He faced challenges due to inconsistent car parts.
- •Ocon remains vocal about his driving abilities.
- 8:33 AMMotorsport.com — Esteban Ocon: “I’m one of the best, and I’m not afraid to say it”
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Esteban Ocon: “I’m one of the best, and I’m not afraid to say it”
"Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has always vocally expressed belief in his ability, and he now feels vindicated by his Azerbaijan Grand Prix result. Eighth position in Baku marked Ocon’s highest finish of 2026 in a campaign where the Frenchman was often held back by inconsistency in the way Haas’ car parts perform – an issue that is understood to have plagued him more than team-mate ...Keep reading
"After taking his best result of the 2026 season in Baku, Ocon was jubilant – and keen to remind the media of his record in motorsport
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 29, 2026, 8:33 AMEsteban Ocon: “I’m one of the best, and I’m not afraid to say it”
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has always vocally expressed belief in his ability, and he now feels vindicated by his Azerbaijan Grand Prix result. Eighth position in Baku marked Ocon’s highest finish of 2026 in a campaign where the Frenchman was often held back by inconsistency in the way Haas’ car parts perform – an issue that is understood to have plagued him more than team-mate ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 8:33 AMEsteban Ocon: “I’m one of the best, and I’m not afraid to say it”
After taking his best result of the 2026 season in Baku, Ocon was jubilant – and keen to remind the media of his record in motorsport
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