Ocon calls himself free agent as Haas weighs 2027

Esteban Ocon said he is a free agent for next year, while multiple reports said Haas has yet to confirm its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up.

Esteban Ocon described himself as a free agent for next year in comments reported by Formula1.com, as his Haas future remains unconfirmed. The French driver, born on 17 September 1996, has made 189 Formula 1 starts with one win and four podiums, and he is 18th in the 2026 drivers' championship on three points.

Autosport and Motorsport.com also reported that Haas has not yet decided its 2027 driver line-up, and both said Ocon had not ruled out staying with the team. Haas has raced in Formula 1 since 2016 and has yet to record a grand prix win or a constructors' title.

With no official 2027 announcement in place, Ocon's position remains one to watch rather than a settled deal. For now, the confirmed element is his own public stance, while the wider picture around Haas is still being reported.