28-year-old Formula 1 star Esteban Ocon, who has multiple podiums and a victory to his name, becomes the newest Bianchet Ambassador ahead of the first Grand Prix of the 2025 season in Melbourne this weekend. The young French driver, who has recently signed with the American team MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, has chosen the Bianchet style—on the track, in the city, or while traveling—for its tourbillon watches that are both sporty and elegant. Timepieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with a constant pursuit of perfection, much like the high-level performance demanded in Formula 1.
Talented and determined, Esteban Ocon is an example of resilience, having overcome numerous obstacles to reach Formula 1. He quickly built an impressive career, progressing through the junior categories, most notably winning the 2014 FIA Formula 3 European Championship and the 2015 GP3 Series, before making his debut in Formula 1 the following year. Today, Esteban has many F1 podiums to his name including his impressive maiden Grand-Prix victory in Budapest in 2021. With an exciting driving style and consistent race performances, he has established himself as a reliable driver, known for seizing opportunities when they arise.
It is this talent, precision, and determination that perfectly embody Bianchet’s values, such as sport resilience, elegance in motion, and a rigorous approach to performance. The same performance, in one of the most prestigious and demanding sports, where every detail matters, and innovation serves excellence.
But also elegance! Passionate in life as he is in motorsport, Esteban Ocon, who instantly identified with the aesthetics and engineering of Bianchet watches was immediately spotted wearing the Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT at the prestigious “F1 75 Live” gala in London last February—an iconic event celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 and the opening of the 2025 season. A historic occasion where enthusiasts gathered to discover the cars and drivers that will define the new season.
“It is an honor to join the Bianchet family and represent a brand that shares my commitment to precision and performance. The sophisticated design and remarkable engineering of their watches perfectly reflect the spirit of racing: pushing boundaries through constant innovation and the pursuit of excellence,” says Esteban Ocon.
The exclusive Swiss maison Bianchet is renowned for its tourbillon watches, designed with high-tech materials and artisanal expertise that ensure optimal precision and resistance, even in the most extreme conditions. Combining traditional craftsmanship with a relentless pursuit of perfection, Bianchet’s horological approach mirrors the high-performance standards required in Formula 1.
With a design at the crossroads of art and technology, the Bianchet B 1.618 Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT embodies the perfect harmony between lightness, robustness, and refinement. Its high-density carbon case, infused with titanium powder, withstands shocks up to 5000G and is water-resistant to 100 meters, showcasing technical excellence. At the heart of its titanium movement, a flying tourbillon ensures absolute precision, while vulcanized rubber straps provide flawless comfort and optimal adaptability.
“We are delighted to welcome Esteban Ocon to the Bianchet family. His dedication, talent, and pursuit of perfection make him the ideal ambassador for our brand. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of artisanal innovation and performance,” says Rodolfo Festa Bianchet, CEO and founder of Bianchet.
With this new collaboration, Bianchet and Esteban Ocon illustrate a shared vision: one of excellence and innovation, where every fraction of a second counts.
About Bianchet
Bianchet stands at the intersection of art and performance, creating tourbillon watches that combine the excellence of horological engineering with a timeless aesthetic harmony. Rooted in the principles of the Golden Ratio, each Bianchet timepiece embodies a quest for beauty, innovation, and technical mastery, fully embracing the demands of contemporary Haute Horlogerie. With an unwavering commitment to exceptional finishes, cutting-edge materials, and uncompromising craftsmanship, Bianchet designs timepieces that are not only masterpieces of mechanical performance but also artistic expressions of proportion and elegance.
For more information please visit https://www.bianchet.com/.
