Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announced it would part ways with the Frenchman at the end of the year. Ocon, who won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix with Alpine, joined Haas in 2025. He has been in F1 since 2016 and has also driven for the Manor and Force India teams. There are no obvious places for Ocon on the grid in 2027, but he insisted: “This is by no means the end of my Formula 1 career.” The 30-year-old added in a statement on social media: “I leave this project with my head held high and proud of my performances in circumstances that were not always the easiest for various reasons and factors beyond my control.” My immediate focus is the upcoming race weekend. I will continue to work hard with the team, maximize every opportunity and continue to extract every bit of performance from the car. “There are still many races left this season and, as always, I will give my all behind the wheel for myself and my team.” I’m still motivated. I’m still hungry.”Ocon has been outclassed by teammate Oliver Bearman since joining forces with Haas last year. This year, the Briton is 13th in the championship, three places and 13 points ahead of Ocon. Bearman has outscored Ocon in qualifying 13-6 with an average lead of 0.144 seconds. Last year, Bearman finished 13th and Ocon 15th, separated by just three points, and in qualifying they were 18-7 at 0.175 seconds Haas Team Principal Ayao Kumatso said: “Esteban’s professionalism and commitment have proven valuable as we continue to grow as an organisation. “This year together we tackled the challenge of a major regulation change, where Esteban’s driving experience and contributions were significant as we have worked hard to develop the VF-26 throughout the season.”
