Esteban Ocon delivers blunt verdict on his F1 future as Haas exit looms
The Frenchman says he would take a reserve role before leaving Formula 1, while Haas is expected to promote Ferrari junior Rafael Camara.
- Haas confirmed on Thursday that Esteban Ocon will exit the team at the end of the 2026 season, leaving the 30-year-old Frenchman fighting to save his Formula One career.
- Ruling out other racing categories, Ocon stated he would 'rather take a reserve driver role' in Formula One if he fails to secure a 2027 seat.
- Ocon faces a situation similar to 2019, when Force India was rebranded to Racing Point and replaced him with Lance Stroll, leaving him without a full-time seat.
- Returning to his Mercedes roots as a reserve could open avenues at McLaren, Alpine, or Williams, as the Silver Arrows' customers can call upon their reserve drivers.
- While Audi and Cadillac have locked driver lineups for 2027, openings could emerge for 2028, potentially handing Ocon a reprieve as he aims to race for the next five to seven years.
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By Field Level Media Oct 08 (Field Level Media) - Esteban Ocon said he is not interested in moving to another series if he is unable to secure a Formula 1 seat for 2027. Haas confirmed last month that it will be parting ways with the 30-year-old Fren...
Esteban Ocon has assured that its exclusive focus for the 2027 season is to continue in Formula 1, admitting to take a position as a reserve pilot if it does not secure a full-time seat on the grid. The French driver has ruled out the possibility of competing in other categories of world car racing if it is temporarily without a [...] The post GP Singapore F1, Esteban Ocon rules out the possibility of competing in other categories first appeared…
Esteban Ocon has made it clear that even if he doesn't secure a regular F1 seat in 2027, he would prioritize remaining as a reserve driver in F1 rather than switching to another category. Ocon made this statement at a press conference ahead of the 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix…
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