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Red Bull offers Ocon a lifeline, with a stipulation

SOCHI, Russia -- Red Bull chief Helmut Marko says he would only consider signing Esteban Ocon to Toro Rosso if Mercedes cut all its existing ties with the Frenchman.

Ocon looks set to be the biggest loser from this year's remarkable developments in the driver market, with several of his best options closing up and Lance Stroll likely to replace him at Force India.