F1 Star Banned by Team for Rest of Season as Ferrari Driver Replaces Him
Haas have confirmed that Esteban Ocon will no longer race with the team for the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team have also confirmed that Rafael Camara will compete alongside Ollie Bearman for this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, replacing Ocon in the process. In a statement released on Tuesday night, Haas wrote: "TGR Haas F1 Team can confirm that Esteban Ocon will no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Rafael Camara will now partner Ollie Bearman in the team at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Rafael will make his Formula 1 debut on home-soil this year having last month been announced as one of TGR Haas F1 Team’s full-time driver signings for the 2027 FIA Formula 1 World Championship."
TL;DR
- Esteban Ocon is out for the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season with Haas.
- Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, replacing Ocon.
- Camara is also signed as a full-time driver for Haas in the 2027 season.
- Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu cited internal matters and the team's best interest for the decision.
- Ocon previously denied reports of physical violence following a dispute during the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Ryo Hirakawa also replaced him.