[Jody Barton]

So after reading the new discussion in the "does Bottas deserve his seat at Mercedes" thread I thought I'd bring up the Ocon question again. He was on the grid walk this weekend, and Toto was very supportive, and indicated he's learning how the team work, all departments. There are rumblings that in the simulator he's quicker than Bottas, doesn't say much maybe, but it does add more pressure on the Finn. If Ferrari and Red Bull get their respective acts together and challenge, then should Mercedes continue Ocon's education with a Mercedes race seat in 2020? In my opinion yes, because in that scenario I can see Lewis heading to the red team.

As an aside to that debate, I'm hearing that Williams are questioning Kubica's performance, and Kubica himself is not sure he wants to continue in the sport. So maybe Ocon will have a seat open up for him at Williams. Question is, if he does, should he take it? Is it a risk him dropping back down to a crappy team like Williams that he just doesn't have to take? Especially as it'd put him alongside a George Russell who is quietly getting more out of than steaming turd than he should be able too?