Esteban Ocon to leave Haas at end of 2026 season

Driver confirms departure plans

Both the driver and the American-owned squad have officially confirmed the split. Ocon stated on social media that his time with Haas will conclude at the end of 2026. He expressed pride in his performances despite facing difficult circumstances outside his control.

Team seeks new partner

Haas has announced there is no immediate news regarding a replacement for the Frenchman. Reports suggest Brazilian junior Rafael Camara could be lined up to partner Oliver Bearman next season. The team principal noted that finding a suitable berth remains a priority.

Performance comparison data

Team-mate Oliver Bearman has outperformed Ocon since the pair joined forces last year. In the current championship, the Briton sits 13th while Ocon is three places behind. Bearman also holds an average qualifying advantage of 0.144 seconds over his teammate this season.