Haas have confirmed Esteban Ocon will not race for the team again this season with Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara set to make his Formula 1 debut at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Camara, who had already been announced to take Ocon’s seat from the start of 2027, will become an F1 driver earlier than anticipated.
Ocon is understood to have fallen out with the team during last weekend’s race in Mexico.
He was subsequently replaced by Ryo Hirakawa from Saturday onwards but the Japanese driver, who was 10th at the Mexico City Grand Prix, is racing in the World Endurance Championship this weekend in Italy.
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Jenson Button reacts to Esteban Ocon’s social media statement after Ryo Hirakawa replaced him at the Mexico City Grand Prix
Haas announced last month that Ocon will be leaving the team at the end of this season after two years with the American-owned squad, with Brazilian youngster Camara signed as his replacement for 2027.
Hirakawa impressively finished 10th to score a point on his F1 debut on Sunday following post-race penalties for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, plus Alpine duo Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto.
Haas have not confirmed who will drive at the final three scheduled races in Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
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Watch Sky Sports’ Craig Slater meet Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara
Sky Sports F1’s live Sao Paulo GP Schedule
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Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Thursday November 5
5pm: Drivers’ Press Conference
8pm: Paddock Uncut
Friday November 6
3pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Practice One (session starts at 3.30pm)*
5.30pm: Team Bosses’ Press Conference
6.45pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Practice Two (session starts at 7pm)
8.15pm: The F1 Show
Saturday November 7
2.15pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Practice Three (session starts at 2.30pm)*
5pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
6pm: SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING
8pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Sunday November 8
3.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Sao Paulo GP build-up
5pm: THE SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX*
7pm: Chequered Flag: Sao Paulo City GP reaction
8pm: Ted’s Notebook
*also on Sky Sports Main Event
Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the final leg of the triple header with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW
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