Esteban Ocon News
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Haas sensationally splits with Ocon, replacement named
F1 team Haas has terminated its relationship with Esteban Ocon with four rounds remaining in the season. The split means current FIA Formula 2 Championship leader Rafael Camara will make an earlier than expected debut with the team at the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
Rafa Camara to debut in F1 Brazil GP as Esteban Ocon out at Haas
Rafa Camara will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in Brazil as Esteban Ocon will sit out the remainder of 2026 The Haas F1 Team has decided Esteban Ocon will not race again for the squad, with 2027 debutant Rafa Camara getting an early debut this weekend on home soil.
Haas drops Ocon for rest of 2026 F1 season
Esteban Ocon has been permanently dropped by Haas for the remainder of the Formula 1 season and will be replaced by Rafa Camara for this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Official: Ocon will not return to drive for Haas, Camara to take over in Brazil
Haas has confirmed Esteban Ocon will not return to drive for them following his shock ousting for the team last weekend. Ocon participated in Friday's second practice session in Mexico and was due to remain in the car for the rest of the weekend.
Camara to make F1 debut for Haas in Sao Paulo
Rafael Camara's F1 debut with Haas has been brought forward to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Ferrari junior and Formula 2 standings leader Rafael Camara will drive for Haas at the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the team confirming Esteban Ocon will no longer compete for them…
How Hirakawa performed on his surprise F1 debut in Mexico
On a sunny Saturday morning in Mexico City, Ryo Hirakawa was about to go for his morning run - but instead, received a call-up to replace Esteban Ocon for the rest of the weekend.
Jenson Button delivers damning 'who's going to want to pick him up' Esteban Ocon verdict
Jenson Button says whatever led to Esteban Ocon being dropped by Haas for the Mexican Grand Prix will "hurt" his career, as he questions whether another F1 team would want to sign the Frenchman.
Lewis Hamilton cost Ferrari victory and Ocon's career-ending black eye
Nobody in Formula 1 can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory with the surgical precision of Ferrari. Immediately after the race-defining clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, the former was already pointing fingers, but he should have been pointing them at himself.
Alpine penalties hand Hirakawa points on F1 debut
Alpine has lost all its points from the Mexico City Grand Prix after both drivers received post-race penalties for yellow flag infringements, handing debutant Ryo Hirakawa a world championship point.
How Ocon's replacement is really faring on his shock F1 debut
Ryo Hirakawa was about to go for his usual run on Saturday morning in Mexico when he got the call telling him he would get the opportunity "I've always been ready for" to qualify for his Formula 1 debut.
Oliver Bearman admits Ocon situation is 'fundamentally stressful' after shock Haas decision
Oliver Bearman says he is "fundamentally stressed" by the Esteban Ocon situation at Haas after his teammate was replaced by Ryo Hirakawa ahead of Saturday's final practice in Mexico.
Ryo Hirakawa could have "easily" made Q2 in F1 Mexico GP without late traffic
Esteban Ocon's replacement qualified 19th for his first F1 grand prix - but feels he could have achieved more Haas stand-in Ryo Hirakawa believes he'd have "easily" reached the second part of qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix, had he not encountered traffic on his final…