Haas options to replace Esteban Ocon at Brazilian GP as Ryo Hirakawa unavailable
It was a shocking statement with little warning, and even less explanation. Esteban Ocon's Haas career may already be over, five weekends before the season ends. We already knew that this campaign would be last as a Haas driver, the team having decided against handing the Frenchman a new deal and instead opting for a rookie to take his place, Ferrari academy driver Rafael Camara handed his first Formula One seat.
TL;DR
- Esteban Ocon's Haas career may have ended prematurely, with little explanation from the team.
- Ocon was replaced by Ryo Hirakawa for FP1 and the rest of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend.
- The team has stated Ocon is not ill, despite a virus affecting other drivers.
- Ocon also left his previous team, Alpine, early last season.
- Ocon does not have a confirmed F1 seat for 2026.
- Ryo Hirakawa is unavailable for the Brazilian GP due to a clash with the World Endurance Championship.
- Alternative options for Haas include reserve driver Jack Doohan or Ferrari academy driver Rafael Camara.