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Ocon's off-track upgrade: A stunning Ferrari 296 GTB

Esteban Ocon may not be driving for Ferrari in Formula 1, but that hasn’t stopped the Frenchman from becoming a proud Ferrari driver – of the road-going variety.

Fresh from his move from Alpine to the Ferrari-powered Haas F1 team for 2025, Ocon treated himself to a stunning Ferrari 296 GTB, courtesy of French dealership Charles Pozzi, where he moonlights as a brand ambassador.

Decked out in Rosso Fiorano and equipped with a fierce Assetto Fiorani package the hybrid supercar is anything but subtle – much like Ocon’s grin as he picked up his new toy just after the new year.

“A champion deserves nothing less than excellence,” the dealership declared on Instagram.

Ocon probably nodded in agreement while revving the 819-horsepower machine, powered by a twin-turbo V6 and electric motor.

The Haas charger is fully embracing his off-track Ferrari lifestyle, one smile-inducing acceleration at a time.

 

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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