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Our verdict on Ocon's permanent Haas exit

Haas scrambles its driver roster as Esteban Ocon is permanently ousted just before the Mexican Grand Prix.

By · Published November 4, 2026  18:36 UTC · Updated November 4, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Haas scrambles its driver roster as Esteban Ocon is permanently ousted just before the Mexican Grand Prix.
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The decision follows a reported dispute within the squad, prompting the team to slot Japanese driver Ryō Hirakawa into the Mexican race and schedule Brazilian rookie Rafael Câmara for his first Formula 1 start at the upcoming São Paulo Grand Prix. The BBC reported the drop, while The New York Times and The Telegraph highlighted the abruptness and the uncertainty surrounding Ocon’s future in the sport.

PlanetF1 noted Ocon breaking his silence after the move. Câmara is set to race in São Paulo, and Hirakawa will gain debut experience in Mexico.

The team is expected to announce its confirmed 2027 driver roster in the coming weeks.

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The obvious questions

Why was Esteban Ocon removed from Haas?

Reports cite a team row that led Haas to terminate Ocon’s seat before the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Who will replace Ocon for the remaining races?

Ryō Hirakawa will race in Mexico City, and Rafael Câmara will debut at the São Paulo Grand Prix.

What are the implications for Haas’s 2027 driver lineup?

The team will confirm its final driver roster after the season, with Ocon’s contract status still uncertain.

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Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team Rafael Câmara Ryō Hirakawa 2026 Formula 1

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