Overview
- Haas confirmed late Tuesday that it told Esteban Ocon he will not return to the team’s race cockpit for the remainder of the 2026 season.
- The change follows Ocon’s removal during the Mexico Grand Prix weekend, when reserve Ryo Hirakawa deputised and scored a point on his Formula 1 debut after post‑race penalties.
- Rafael Câmara, already signed for Haas in 2027 and leading the Formula 2 championship, is confirmed to make his F1 debut at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
- Haas has declined to publish details, calling the talks with Ocon an internal matter, while several outlets reported an alleged physical confrontation that Ocon publicly denied on Instagram.
- The team has named Câmara only for Brazil and has not decided who will occupy Ocon’s seat after that race, leaving short‑term roster choices dependent on reserve availability and upcoming commitments.