Ocon to leave Haas at the end of 2026 season

Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season, bringing his two-year spell with the American team to an end.

The French driver joined Haas from Alpine ahead of the 2025 campaign and has competed alongside Oliver Bearman during both seasons. Haas confirmed that Ocon will not continue with the team beyond the current season.

Ocon said he was proud of his performances with Haas despite what he described as difficult circumstances and insisted that the decision does not mark the end of his Formula 1 career.

“I am still motivated. I am still hungry. This is absolutely not the end of my Formula 1 career,” Ocon said in a statement.

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu thanked Ocon for his professionalism and contribution to the development of the VF-26, particularly during a season affected by major technical regulation changes.

The team has not yet announced Ocon's replacement for 2027. Ferrari-backed Brazilian Rafael Camara is among the drivers linked with the seat, while Leonardo Fornaroli, Ryo Hirakawa and Jack Doohan have also been evaluated by Haas.

Ocon's future remains uncertain, with the 30-year-old yet to secure a Formula 1 seat for the 2027 season.