Ocon's Haas Exit Confirmed as Camara Gets Promoted Early for Sao Paolo GP
Haas says the change is in the team’s best interest after a dispute with Esteban Ocon, while 21-year-old Rafael Camara gets an early Formula 1 debut.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Haas confirmed Ferrari junior Rafael Camara will replace Esteban Ocon for this weekend's São Paulo Grand Prix, accelerating the 21-year-old's F1 debut.
- Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu cited an "internal matter" following a dispute at the Mexico City Grand Prix, while Ocon denied reports of physical violence but acknowledged a disagreement with team bosses.
- Camara, the current Formula 2 leader, impressed Haas during private Testing of Previous Cars sessions, including an August outing at Portimao that convinced the team to accelerate his debut in the VF-26.
- Reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, who scored a point in Mexico, is unavailable for Brazil due to a prior Toyota commitment, leaving Haas without a finalized lineup for Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
- With four races remaining on the 2026 calendar, Ocon remains a free agent for next season as Haas leadership evaluates driver options for the final championship rounds.
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The Haas team has officially announced that it is ending its cooperation with Esteban Ocon. The news comes just a few days after the French driver was removed from the lineup for the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he was replaced by the Japanese Rio Hirakawa. The American team also announced another important news – Brazilian Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut this weekend. The young racer will get the opportunity to participate in his h…
Esteban Ocon will no longer be competing for the American Formula 1 racing team Haas. This means that the successor Rafael Camara will be early for his debut.
Haas Drops Ocon, Gives Câmara Brazil Debut
Key Facts Who. Haas, the American Formula 1 team, has dropped Esteban Ocon for the rest of 2026 and named Rafael Câmara, 21, to race alongside Ollie Bearman. What. Câmara, a Brazilian who leads the Formula 2 standings (F1’s main feeder series), makes his F1 debut at the São Paulo Grand Prix. When. Haas announced […]
This kick-out is no longer surprising. Formula 1 team Haas gives regular driver Esteban Ocon the running pass prematurely. The Frenchman had already flown out at the Mexico-GP and is now replaced by a young Brazilian.
The Ferrari Academy pearl and the only one who won Kimi assiduously in karts and F4, is promoted to Haas to drive at his home this weekend.
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