Esteban Ocon has been dropped by the Haas Formula 1 team ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix, raising questions about the French driver's future in the sport. The decision, announced on October 31, 2026, comes as a shock early exit for Ocon, who joined Haas for the 2025 season after leaving Alpine.
The move leaves Ocon without a seat for the remainder of the 2026 campaign and potentially without a drive for 2027, as the driver market for next season has largely been settled. Haas has not yet confirmed who will replace Ocon for the final races of the season.
Ocon, a race winner with Alpine at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, has struggled for form this season amid Haas's difficult campaign. The team currently sits near the bottom of the constructors' championship, and the decision to part ways with the experienced Frenchman suggests a strategic shift as Haas evaluates its long-term driver lineup.
