Esteban Ocon gets Renault 2020 F1 drive, Nico Hulkenberg loses seat Renault has announced the signing of Esteban Ocon for the 2020 Formula 1 season, replacing Nico Hulkenberg. Ocon, 22, will return to the F1 grid next year after one season out of racing, having spent 2019 working as Mercedes' reserve driver.