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Ocon Confirms He Will Leave Haas at End of 2026 Season
Haas said the French driver will leave after two seasons, and Ocon said the move is not the end of his Formula 1 career.
- 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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There have been long rumors about the future of Esteban Ocon. Now it is clear that he will leave his current team. The announcement contains undertones.
·Berlin, Germany
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Esteban Ocon has been racing in Formula One since 2016. His record at the US team Haas has grown. Time for a break-up.
Esteban Ocon has been racing in Formula One since 2016. His record at the US team Haas has grown. Time for a break-up.
The French pilot had arrived in the American stable for the 2025 season.
The Haas stable announced this Wednesday that it will end its collaboration with the French driver at the end of the season.
·Paris, France
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