French F1 Driver Esteban Ocon and His Sportjet 520
Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon (Wikipedia) has taken delivery of a customised Williams Sportjet 520 for recreational use between races.
The model features a 230 hp Rotax engine and can accommodate up to seven people.
Its cockpit includes adjustable steering, a removable steering wheel and seating that converts into a sunpad.
Ocon selected a distinctive specification with red tubes, white upholstery and contrasting stitching.
During his first outing, he explored the local coastline and highlighted the boat’s agility.
The Sportjet 520 will mainly be used for leisure trips with friends and family.
This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel.
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Specs
| Model | Williams SportJet 520 |
| LOA | 5,19 m / 17 ft 1 in |
| Beam | 2,01 m / 6 ft 7 in |
| Dry weight | 700 kg / 1,543 lb |
| Overall height | 1,42 m / 4 ft 7 in, 1,13 m / 3 ft 7 in (with windscreen folded) |
| Engine | BRP Rotax 230 hp – Petrol |
| Fuel capacity | 100 l /26 US gal |
| Seating | 7 persons |
| Maximum speed | 90 kph / 56 mph |
| Typical fitment | Yachts 30+ m / 98+ ft |
