Esteban Ocon Confirms He's Leaving Haas at the End of the 2026 F1 Season
- On Wednesday, Esteban Ocon confirmed he will depart Haas at the end of the 2026 season, declaring himself a "free agent" for 2027 after an 18-month stint with the American team.
- Team Principal Ayao Komatsu thanked Ocon for his contributions since joining in 2025, crediting his driving experience as significant in developing the VF-26 car through a major regulation change.
- Currently 16th in the 2026 drivers' standings, Ocon trails teammate Oliver Bearman with a losing 13-6 qualifying record, having scored only 7 points versus Bearman's 20.
- Ferrari junior Rafael Camara is the favored candidate to replace Ocon, though Team Principal Komatsu insisted the team had "not made any decision yet" regarding the 2027 seat.
- Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve advised Ocon to explore opportunities outside Formula 1, describing potential grid options as "tiny, tiny, tiny," with only Racing Bulls yet to confirm its 2027 lineup.
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The TGR Haas team has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will not continue with the US team ahead of next season. The French driver is fired for the third time in Formula 1, after leaving the Racing Point and Alpine projects previously. With the majority of the grill already closed by 2027, ... Continue reading "Racing Point, Alpine and now Haas: Ocon is fired for the third time in Formula 1"
The French driver ran from behind his team-mate, Oliver Bearman."I leave this project high and proud," he declared in his farewell.The current F2 champion and the current leader of that category, his possible replacements.
Frenchman Esteban Ocon announced his departure from the Haas team
Now it is official! Formula 1 team Haas and Esteban Ocon (30) go separate ways at the end of the season. His expiry contract will not be renewed.
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