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Haas drops Ocon, rookie Camara to drive at Brazilian Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Haas drops Ocon, rookie Camara to drive at Brazilian Grand Prix

Summary

Haas has replaced Esteban Ocon with rookie Rafael Camara for the Brazilian Grand Prix. This decision comes just four days after Ocon was substituted on the eve of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Team principal Ayao Komatsu stated that such decisions are made for the team's best interest. Reports mentioned a disagreement between Ocon and Haas, which he denied involved any physical altercation. Camara, who has signed to join the team for next season, will have the opportunity to race in front of a home crowd in Brazil.

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By the Numbers

•Haas announced the driver change on November 3.
•Ryo Hirakawa, who replaced Ocon in Mexico, cannot race in Brazil.
•Ocon has competed in 198 Grands Prix since debuting in 2016.
•The Brazilian Grand Prix is scheduled for November 5.

Latest Updates

10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Haas team drops Ocon and brings in rookie Camara for Brazilian Grand Prix

What they're saying

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SAO PAULO (AP) — Haas dropped Esteban Ocon on Tuesday, four days after replacing the French Formula 1 driver on the eve of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The American team announced that for the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, rookie Rafael Camara, who had previously signed for next season, would get the opportunity to drive in his home race.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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