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Ocon fighting for his F1 future - but is adamant he deserves to stay
Ocon says he still belongs on the Formula 1 grid and is weighing a reserve role after Haas chose a replacement for 2027.
- On Wednesday, the Haas Formula 1 team confirmed Esteban Ocon will depart at the end of the 2026 season, concluding his two-year tenure with the squad.
- Ocon struggled with an inconsistent car during his two seasons at Haas after moving from Alpine, where he spent five years before falling out of favor with management.
- Despite scoring his best result of the season with P8 in Baku, Ocon expressed frustration, stating his exit was "not performance" related while insisting "I deserve to be here."
- The Frenchman remains focused on securing a 2027 Formula 1 seat, rejecting rumors of a move to the FIA World Endurance Championship with Toyota.
- Facing limited options for next year, Ocon may pursue a reserve driver role to maintain his grid prospects for a potential return to Formula 1 in 2028.
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After the announcement of his departure from Haas at the end of the season, the French driver assured us that he did not intend to end his career in Formula 1.
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After the Haas F1 team announced they would be parting ways with Esteban Ocon at the end of 2026, Ocon expressed his strong desire to continue his F1 career. At the announcement on September 30, Ocon stated, "For various reasons and due to factors beyond my control..."
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