12:42 – Force India driver Esteban Ocon believes he has made a “massive step” across the opening half of the 2017 campaign, following on from his part-season with Manor last year.

Mercedes-backed Ocon graduated to Formula 1 at last season’s Belgian Grand Prix, competing for Manor, following previous test outings for Mercedes, Renault/Lotus and Force India.

Ocon has scored points in 10 of this year’s 11 Grands Prix, with a best finish of fifth in Spain, and holds eighth position in the standings, having amassed 45 points.

“If you look at [the pace in] Australia there was a massive step until now,” Ocon commented.

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