Overview
- Haas confirmed on Tuesday that 21-year-old Rafael Camara will drive in the São Paulo Grand Prix as Esteban Ocon’s replacement.
- Ocon was stood down after a heated exchange with team staff in Mexico City and has publicly denied any allegation of physical violence.
- Reserve Ryo Hirakawa stepped into Ocon’s car in Mexico City and scored a point on his debut but is unavailable for São Paulo because he is racing the WEC season finale at Monza.
- Ferrari agreed an early release to let its junior Camara race for Haas this weekend and that move will almost certainly end his bid to finish the F2 season.
- Haas must now use two drivers from Oliver Bearman, Camara and Hirakawa for the rest of 2026, Ocon’s longer-term contractual status remains unresolved, and the change tightens competition for 2027 seats.