Haas/Ocon split reported as Hirakawa, Camara linked

BBC Sport and Autosport report Haas has sidelined Esteban Ocon, with Ryo Hirakawa stepping in for Mexico and Rafael Camara linked to Brazil.

BBC Sport and Autosport have reported that Haas has sidelined Esteban Ocon after a fallout, with the change taking effect at the Mexico City Grand Prix. BBC Sport said his Formula 1 race career appears over for now. Ocon made 189 starts from 2016 to 2026, with one win and four podiums, and he sat 16th in the 2026 drivers’ championship on seven points.

BBC Sport and Autosport also reported that Ocon denied rumours that his removal followed a physical altercation with team principal Ayao Komatsu. Autosport said Haas put reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa in the car for the rest of the Mexico weekend alongside Oliver Bearman; Hirakawa was 21st in the standings on one point.

For Brazil, Autosport reported that Ocon would not race again for Haas in 2026 and that Rafael Camara was in line for an early debut. Motorsport.com separately reported that Komatsu explained the choice of Camara over Hirakawa as being based on professionalism. Camara was 25th in the standings on zero points.