Haas to Part Ways With Esteban Ocon After 2026 Season

Ocon scored with P8 finish in Baku

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 34m1 min read

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.

Sources

grandprix247 2026-09-30T20:55:46.341623+00:00

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