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Haas F1 confirms Esteban Ocon's exit ahead of Mexico GP weekend

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Haas F1 confirms Esteban Ocon's exit ahead of Mexico GP weekend

Summary

The Haas F1 team has announced that Esteban Ocon will leave the team to make way for Formula 2 driver Rafael Camara for the upcoming season. This change comes amidst some speculation about the future of Oliver Bearman, another driver currently without a contract, as discussions about driver contracts gain traction ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix. While Haas has made its decision regarding Ocon, it remains unclear what the team's final stance on Bearman will be as the confirmation process has reportedly been delayed.

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Key Details

•Esteban Ocon exits Haas for Rafael Camara next season.
•Oliver Bearman's contract status is currently uncertain.
•Speculation about Bearman's role has arisen ahead of the Mexico GP.
•The driver contract season is thought to be ongoing despite previous conclusions.

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Formula 1's driver-contract season was thought to be long over, but a bizarre claim about one of the few remaining out-of-contract drivers has gained surprising traction in the run-up to the Mexico Grand Prix weekend. The Haas F1 team has already announced Esteban Ocon's exit in favour of Formula 2 frontrunner Rafael Camara next season, but an apparent delay in confirming Oliver Bearman for ...Keep reading
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