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Toyota denies 2027 WEC deal with Esteban Ocon

Esteban Ocon’s Formula 1 options are gradually running out, and Toyota will not provide one in the WEC.After Haas officially announced this week that it will end its partnership with the 30-year-old Frenchman at the conclusion of the 2026 season…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:26 AM
Toyota denies 2027 WEC deal with Esteban Ocon
Key Things to Know
  • Toyota advisor Alexander Wurz denied rumors connecting Esteban Ocon to a 2027 WEC seat.
  • Haas announced it will end its partnership with Ocon at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
  • Toyota plans to keep its current six-driver lineup intact under existing long-term contracts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toyota advisor Alexander Wurz has rejected rumors linking Esteban Ocon to a World Endurance Championship seat with the manufacturer for 2027. Following confirmation that Haas will part ways with the 30-year-old French driver after 2026, speculation emerged linking Ocon to sports car racing alongside remaining Formula 1 possibilities such as Cadillac.

Wurz stated that Toyota has no plans to alter its current six-driver Hypercar roster, emphasizing the need to preserve established team chemistry and long-term contracts. Toyota's current lineup features Mike Conway, Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi, Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa across its two entries.

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