Esteban Ocon never expected his Formula One debut to come this season, but insists he is ready to make the step up to motorsports top category.Ocon will replace Rio Haryanto at Manor for the rest of the year and will make his debut at the daunting Spa-Francorchamps circuit next week. The reigning GP3 champion is contracted to Manors engine supplier Mercedes and will cut short his first season in the DTM -- as well as a Renault testing contract -- to fulfill his ultimate ambition of racing in F1.No [I did not expect the step to F1 to come so early], not at all, he said. But thanks to all the tests and my preparation this year, I feel ready for it. Its helped me a lot.But I never thought that I would be offered this opportunity quite so soon. At the same time, Im very happy about it and Im looking forward immensely to my first Formula One race weekend in Belgium.Ocon is following in the career footsteps of new Manor teammate Pascal Wehrlein by making the step from the DTM to F1, but does so with just four points to his name in the German touring car championship. He believes better results were just around the corner, but says he could not pass up the opportunity to compete in F1.Yes, Im a bit sad that I cannot complete the DTM adventure. Ive kept raising my level of performance in the course of the season and gained a lot of experience. My pace has been steadily improving. So from that perspective, its a pity that Im unable to finish the season with the team.But its not possible to compete simultaneously in both championships. Consequently, I had to decide, and the decision went in favour of Formula One.Ocon revealed he has been training hard since he learned of his promotion.It was nice to relax on vacation [over August] with friends and it helped take my mind off things, but since the announcement was made, of course, Ive also been training hard.The training isnt all that different from in the DTM. Im preparing as thoroughly as possible so that Ill be ready for my first F1 race weekend. Before going to Spa, I will meet up with my new team again and well go through all the details together.Authentic Custom Marlins Jersey . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Cheap Custom Marlins Jersey .com) - Richie Incognito has reportedly been admitted to a psychiatric care unit in Arizona. http://www.custommarlinsjersey.com/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. 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The No. 1 ranking is finally within touching distance, and he will replace Djokovic at the top if he wins the Paris Masters and Djokovic fails to reach the final.Murray is trying not to think about it too much.Its not in my control ... Even if I win all of my matches this week, I still might not get there, Murray said Monday. Its in Novaks hands.I dont feel any differently now to how I did six, eight weeks ago. My goal wasnt to finish No. 1 at the end of this year, Murray said. There (was) a lot stronger chance of doing it in the early part of next year, which is what I (had) targeted -- rather than this week.Murray and Djokovic both have won seven titles this season -- a career-best for Murray.If he does reach the top, Murray would become the oldest first-time No. 1 since John Newcombe achieved it at the age of 30 in June 1974.I do deserve to be there, Murray said. 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But for the rest, he always won.Elsewhere, Pablo Carreno Busta enjoyed a 6-3, 6-1 victory against Fabio Fognini, who made 33 unforced errors, and will play fourth seed Milos Raonic next.Joao Sousa will face seventh seed Tomas Berdych after he ground out a 6-4, 6-4 win against qualifier Andreas Seppi while Steve Johnson will play 12th seed Richard Gasquet following a 6-4, 7-5 victory against Guido Pella.Stan Wawrinka, the third seed, will face Jan-Lennard Struff in the second round. Struff thrashed qualifier Illya Marchenko 6-1, 6-1.Frances Benoit Paire was beaten 6-4, 7-6(4) by Paolo Lorenzi, who will play 16th seed Pablo Cuevas next. 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