What happened: Confirmation landed Sept. 30 after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Ocon finished P8 in Baku and stays with Haas through the season finale.
Why it matters: Haas now carries an open seat into 2027 driver-market talks. Announcing before the finale gives the team time to evaluate replacements.
By the numbers: Ocon: P8 at Azerbaijan Grand Prix; winner George Russell, P2 Max Verstappen, P3 Isack Hadjar.
What to watch: Watch for Haas to outline its succession timeline and Ocon to confirm his next destination.