A restless wait in the wings begins for Esteban Ocon

Most people still can't wrap their head around the idea that Esteban Ocon won't be on the grid come Melbourne in March of next year.

Formula 1's odd state of affairs has left one of the sport's brightest talents on the sidelines, confined to a reserve role, albeit with the might Mercedes squad.

Barring any unforeseen turn of events, Ocon will enjoy only a handful of days behind the wheel of an F1 car in the next twelve months.

As Russian writer Tolstoy once wrote, "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time". And your time will come once again Esteban.