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Ocon pleased with Alonso simulator support at Renault
Esteban Ocon says that Fernando Alonso’s involvement in Renault’s sim programme this year can be a boost to the outfit as it bids to move forward.
Jonathan Noble
Edited: Oct 22, 2020, 3:10 AM
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With Alonso fired up over his return to Formula 1 next year, he has done some sessions in the Renault simulator in recent weeks to try to get himself more integrated with the Enstone-based squad.
And, with the Spaniard eager to keep tabs on how the team is progressing, Ocon says that Alonso’s input and willingness to help is welcome.
“I've seen how keen he is, and of course he has sent me messages that if we needed anything, he would be there no problem,” said Ocon, when asked by Motorsport.com about the value of Alonso’s involvement.
“It's good at the moment that he goes into the simulator. It's three opinions basically because it’s me, Daniel [Ricciardo] and him. We are all practising on the sim before going to the races and to have a good start setup to the weekend.
“So to have three confirmations is better than two, let's say. So, yeah, it's been good that recently he's been working closely with the sim team. And I'm sure he will come very soon to a race. I expect him very shortly.”
Last week Alonso tested Renault’s 2020 car during a filming day at Barcelona, with the Spaniard having pushed hard to get out on track.
Renault wants to try to give Alonso as much mileage as possible, but it may now be restricted to only running him in 2018 machinery because of F1’s strict testing restrictions.
But even without any further running, or being at the factory, Alonso says he is still well set up for each grand prix to offer his input.
“Of course I watch all the races from home and I have also a nice set-up,” he said. “I have a computer that the team gave to me a couple of weeks ago, so I can follow Esteban’s on-board camera, Daniel’s on-board camera as well. I can follow the radio communications from the team, the debriefs, the strategy meetings.
“So I know what is happening every weekend. The results are getting better. The podium in the last race was I think a very deserved podium finally, for the hard work.”
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