Esteban Ocon Confirms He's Leaving Haas at the End of the 2026 F1 Season
Ocon said he is a free agent for 2027 and confirmed talks with other teams while Haas weighs Ferrari-backed Rafael Camara as a replacement.
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Haas F1 Team and Esteban Ocon officially announced they will part ways at the end of the 2026 season. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu thanked Ocon for his "professionalism and commitment."
- Ocon scored only 3 points this season compared to teammate Oliver Bearman's 18, a performance gap that prompted Haas to pivot toward new talent for 2027. The Frenchman had also expressed frustration with his car's inconsistency throughout the year.
- Ferrari junior Rafael Camara, currently second in the Formula 2 standings, has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Ocon. The 21-year-old Brazilian participated in private testing for Haas in August at Portimao alongside other candidates.
- "This is absolutely not the end of my Formula 1 career," Ocon stated in his departure statement. The 30-year-old confirmed he is a free agent for 2027 and is actively speaking with other teams about securing a seat.
- Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said the team will reveal its 2027 lineup "soon, within the next couple of weeks." Ocon faces limited prospects for remaining on the grid, with few vacant seats available for 2027.
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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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