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Fred Vasseur Personally Funded $1 Million for Esteban Ocon's First F1 Drive

Fred Vasseur Personally Funded $1 Million for Esteban Ocon's First F1 Drive
World Sports · 04:46:44 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Fred Vasseur, the current Ferrari team principal, personally contributed $1 million to support Esteban Ocon's debut in Formula 1, according to a report published on November 7, 2026.

The investment helped secure Ocon's first drive in the series, marking a significant moment in the French driver's career.

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