Williams reportedly want to sign Esteban Ocon for next season, however, that depends on whether their budget allows them.

Ocon is facing a year on the sidelines unless he can secure a Williams race seat for 2019.

Although highly rated by many in the paddock, the Frenchman will lose his Force India drive at the end of this season with Lance Stroll set to partner the newly-confirmed Sergio Perez.

Last week, when announcing George Russell as one of their two drivers for next year, Williams deputy team boss Claire Williams said they would be “crazy” not to consider Ocon for their second seat.

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