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Ocon replaces German Nico Hulkenberg, who has moved to
Renault, in the line-up alongside Mexican Sergio Perez at a team
currently fourth in the championship.
The 20-year-old is contracted long-term to Mercedes, Force
India's engine provider, and made his debut this year with the
lowly Manor team as a mid-season replacement for Indonesian Rio
Haryanto.
"I’m still relatively new to Formula One, but spending half a
season at Manor Racing has given me some valuable experience and
I feel ready for this new opportunity with Sahara Force India,"
he said.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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