Esteban Ocon Confirms He's Leaving Haas at the End of the 2026 F1 Season
Haas thanked the 30-year-old after two seasons, while Ferrari-backed Rafael Camara is the leading candidate to replace him.
- On Wednesday, Haas F1 Team confirmed Esteban Ocon will depart at the end of the 2026 season. Team principal Ayao Komatsu thanked the driver for his professionalism during a period of significant technical change.
- Mounting performance struggles prompted the decision, as Ocon trails teammate Oliver Bearman significantly in 2026. The 30-year-old Frenchman has scored seven points compared to Bearman's 20, highlighting the team's pivot toward younger talent.
- Declaring himself a "free agent" for 2027, Ocon defended his record by insisting, "My performance hasn't been an issue this year." He attributes recent results to car inconsistency rather than his own driving capabilities.
- Ferrari junior Rafael Camara has emerged as the primary candidate to replace Ocon at Haas. The 21-year-old Brazilian currently sits second in the Formula 2 standings, aligning with the team's strategy to secure younger drivers.
- Facing limited prospects for a 2027 race seat, Ocon insists, "This is absolutely not the end of my Formula 1 career." With most teams finalizing rosters, he may be forced to consider a test or reserve role.
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The Haas Formula One team announced on Wednesday that Esteban Ocon will leave the team after the current season.
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The French driver ran from behind his team-mate, Oliver Bearman."I leave this project high and proud," he declared in his farewell.The current F2 champion and the current leader of that category, his possible replacements.
Frenchman Esteban Ocon announced his departure from the Haas team
Now it is official! Formula 1 team Haas and Esteban Ocon (30) go separate ways at the end of the season. His expiry contract will not be renewed.
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