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Hirakawa: Talks Took Place About Missing Monza for F1

Summary by sportscar365.com
Photo: Julien Delfosse/DPPI FIA World Endurance Championship points leader Ryo Hirakawa says there were discussions about him missing the Monza finale to instead race in Formula 1 in Brazil, before Haas opted to field Rafael Camara instead. Hirakawa made an unexpected F1 race debut in Mexico last weekend when Haas split with driver Esteban Ocon following an argument with the team during Friday practice. Toyota racer Hirakawa — who was in content…
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Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has said that the decision to give Rafael Camara a chance to make his debut at the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix instead of keeping Rio Hirakawa behind the wheel was based entirely on professional considerations and protects the team's best interests.

Interview with 32-year-old Japaneseman, super-replacing Ocon in F1 with a point in Mexico City, and favorite for the WEC title in Monza. ...

Ryo Hirakawa, the points leader in the WEC World Endurance Championship, revealed that there had been discussions about the possibility of skipping the final race in Monza and instead competing in the F1 World Championship in Brazil. Ultimately, the TGR Haas F1 team decided against it. […]

Ryo Hirakawa has revealed that he has been in discussions with Haas regarding his participation in the 2026 F1 São Paulo Grand Prix. Although there was a possibility of him missing the final round of the WEC (FIA World Endurance Championship) in Monza and returning to F1 in Brazil, Haas ultimately decided to pursue a local Brazilian driver…

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sportscar365.com broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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