Esteban Ocon Says He's a 'Free Agent' for 2027 and Looking at F1 Options Beyond Haas
- Ferrari-Backed Brazilian Rafael Camara has emerged as the favorite to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas for the 2027 Formula 1 season, expected to partner with current teammate Oliver Bearman.
- Amid a difficult 2026 season, 30-year-old Frenchman Ocon declared himself a "free agent" for 2027 after struggling to match teammate Bearman's performance on track.
- Currently second in the Formula 2 standings, 21-year-old Camara impressed Haas during a private test at Portimao in August alongside other drivers being evaluated for 2027.
- Defending his record, Ocon insisted his performance "hasn't been an issue this year" as he explores opportunities while Haas continues to assess its driver pairing for next year.
- With both Camara and Bearman members of the Ferrari young driver academy, the American team could potentially field two Ferrari juniors starting next year through its technical partnership with Ferrari.
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Ocon declares himself a ‘free agent’ amid speculation over F1 future
French driver Esteban Ocon on Wednesday declared himself a free agent from next year and said he was talking to other teams amid speculation about whether he would remain with current Formula One employers Haas. “At the moment I’m definitely a free agent for next year,” Ocon told reporters at the Baku street circuit on […]
Esteban Ocon is performing extremely poorly for the American team this season.
Esteban Ocon has confirmed that his Formula 1 future for the 2027 season remains unclear. The French driver admitted that he is currently free for next season, and his separation from Haas at the end of this year looks increasingly likely. Ocon spoke ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and revealed that talks are already underway regarding his future, including with other Formula 1 teams. "At the moment I am definitely a free agent for next year.…
Esteban Ocon declares himself a ‘free agent’ amid speculation over Formula One future
Esteban Ocon has confirmed he is without a drive for 2027, describing himself as a “free agent” and acknowledging he is in talks with other Formula 1 teams as speculation grows over his future at Haas.
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Esteban Ocon labels himself as ‘free agent’ for 2027
Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon declared himself a free agent ahead of the 2027 season. The 30-year-old Frenchman's stance comes as Haas has yet to decide its lineup for 2027. He debuted in F1 with Manor in 2016. "At the moment I am definitely a free agent for next year," Ocon said. "There are things
At the end of his contract with Haas, Esteban Ocon is still not determined on his future. If he is not given up on the F1, he patiently awaits the decision of the American team by continuing to give the best of himself on the track.
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