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Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt

Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:24 AM
Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Key Things to Know
  • Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the year, leaving his Formula 1 future in doubt.
  • Ocon stated that the departure is not the end of his F1 career and that he remains hungry.
  • Teammate Oliver Bearman has outperformed Ocon in both championship standings and qualifying sessions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Haas has announced that French driver Esteban Ocon will leave the team at the end of the current season, casting uncertainty over his future in Formula 1. The 30-year-old joined Haas in 2025 and stated on social media that he departs with his head held high and remains determined to stay on the grid.

Ocon has been outperformed by teammate Oliver Bearman during their time together, with Bearman leading both the qualifying battle and the drivers' championship standings. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu praised Ocon's professionalism and contributions to the team's development ahead of the impending split.

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