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Haas issues bombshell statement on Esteban Ocon F1 future

Esteban Ocon has been formally terminated by Haas, with Rafael Câmara taking his seat for this weekend’s F1 São Paulo GP.

By James Phillips · Motorsport Week

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 8:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Haas has formally parted ways with Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Rafael Câmara will replace Ocon alongside Ollie Bearman at the upcoming São Paulo Grand Prix.
Câmara is the current Formula 2 points leader and already signed as a full-time 2027 Haas driver.

The Story in 60 Seconds

TGR Haas F1 Team has officially parted ways with driver Esteban Ocon, announcing he will not compete for the team for the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following a reported disagreement that saw Ocon sidelined in Mexico City, Haas confirmed that 21-year-old Brazilian racer Rafael Câmara will take the seat alongside Ollie Bearman at the upcoming São Paulo Grand Prix.

Haas stated that the specific discussions leading to Ocon's departure will remain a private internal matter. Câmara, the FIA Formula 2 championship leader and already signed to drive full-time for Haas in 2027, will make his official Formula 1 race debut on home soil in Brazil.

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