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Esteban Ocon may now have lost his best option to stay in Formula 1 for 2027

Esteban Ocon is hoping to stay in the Formula 1 paddock for the 2027 season, but his best option might have just escaped him. The…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
Esteban Ocon may now have lost his best option to stay in Formula 1 for 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Esteban Ocon faces diminishing chances of securing a 2027 Formula 1 seat and may miss out on top options.
  • The 30-year-old Frenchman is leaving Haas at season's end and will be replaced by Rafael Camara.
  • Journalist Lawrence Barretto reported that a reserve role at Mercedes is not Ocon's most likely destination.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Esteban Ocon faces dwindling options to remain in Formula 1 for the 2027 season as he prepares to leave Haas, where Rafael Camara will replace him. Although Ocon is reportedly holding out for a full-time race seat, available drives remain scarce, and journalist Lawrence Barretto reported via F1 TV that a reserve driver role is his most probable outcome.

While a return to Mercedes as a reserve was considered a strong possibility, Barretto noted that the team is reportedly not Ocon's most likely landing point. Additional potential options, such as Cadillac or Racing Bulls, face substantial complications, leaving the 30-year-old French driver's immediate future in the sport uncertain.

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