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Esteban Ocon will leave Haas after 2026, ending a two-year stint marked by consistent underperformance relative to team-mate Oliver Bearman. With no immediate replacement confirmed, five drivers are in contention for the 2027 seat, including Ferrari junior Rafael Camara, McLaren’s Leonardo Fornaroli, and Red Bull’s Liam Lawson. Ocon faces a likely reserve role next year but insists his F1 career is not over.
Haas F1 Team has officially announced that French driver Esteban Ocon will depart at the end of the 2026 season. The split follows two years of underperformance relative to team-mate Oliver Bearman. With no clear grid openings for 2027, Ocon faces a potential reserve role, though he insists his career is not over. Haas is expected to replace him with Ferrari junior Rafael Camara.
Haas F1 team has revealed the livery for its 2024 VF-24 F1 car, featuring a predominantly black upper nose section. The team's owner, Gene Haas, expressed excitement about the upcoming season and the debut of the new car at a Silverstone shakedown. The team's new principal, Ayao Komatsu, is realistic about the car's performance, expecting to start the season towards the back of the grid due to resource diversion during the 2023 season. The team has also announced a change in leadership, with Andrea De Zordo being promoted to technical director.
Guenther Steiner's departure from Haas raises questions about the team's future, as owner Gene Haas replaces him with rookie team boss Ayao Komatsu. Steiner, known for his blunt and no-nonsense attitude, played a crucial role in establishing the team and has been a popular figure in the paddock. Haas' struggles to show progress, lack of investment, and outdated facilities have led to speculation about Gene Haas' long-term ambitions in F1. The departure of Steiner and technical director Simone Resta suggests a shift in the team's direction, while the appointment of Komatsu as team boss raises concerns about the team's future performance.