Esteban Ocon’s first words after Haas F1 exit news: ‘Not the way it should be’

Esteban Ocon has given his first thoughts on officially losing his Haas F1 seat

By Lewis Duncan · Crash

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:26 AM

Key Things to Know

Esteban Ocon voiced frustration following confirmation that Haas will release him at the end of the year.
Ocon stated that he deserves to remain in Formula 1 and is not looking outside the series.
Ferrari junior and Formula 2 driver Rafael Camara is reportedly set to replace Ocon at Haas.

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Esteban Ocon has expressed frustration after Haas announced it will part ways with him at the end of the year, ending his stint with the team ahead of the 2027 season. Speaking at Sepang, Ocon described his exit as not the way it should be and maintained that he deserves a place on the Formula 1 grid.

Despite the departure, Ocon insisted he is focusing exclusively on staying in Formula 1 rather than exploring other racing categories. Rumors linking him to Cadillac or a World Endurance Championship drive with Toyota have been downplayed, while Formula 2 driver Rafael Camara is reportedly positioned to replace him at Haas.

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Esteban Ocon’s first words after Haas F1 exit news: ‘Not the way it should be’

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