Esteban Ocon will not race for Haas again this season as Rafael Camara replaces him at Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Esteban Ocon will not complete the current Formula 1 season with Haas, as Ferrari Academy driver Rafael Camara is set to make his F1 debut, replacing Ocon at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Camara, who was already slated to join Haas in 2027, will now take the seat earlier than anticipated.
Why it matters
This significant mid-season driver change impacts team dynamics and marks an early debut for a promising young driver, potentially altering the competitive landscape for the remainder of the Formula 1 season.
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. <p>Ferrari Academy driver Camara, who had already been announced to take Ocon's seat from the start of 2027, will become an F1 driver earlier than anticipated.</p><p>Frenchman Ocon was dropped midway through the last round in Mexico, with the American team not offering an explanation as to why.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13607118/how-mercedes-can-win-2026-f1-constructors-championship-at-sao-paulo-grand-prix-this-sunday-with-kimi-antonelli-and-george-russell">How Mercedes can win Constructors' Championship this Sunday</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13607071/sao-paulo-gp-2026-dates-schedule-weather-uk-start-time-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-f1-race-at-interlagos-in-brazil-live-on-sky-sports">Sao Paulo GP Schedule on Sky</a> | </strong><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/schedule-results">F1 2026 Calendar</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/standings">F1 2026 Standings</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/F1articlespushpromo" target="_blank"><strong>Got the Sky Sports app? Sign up for latest F1 alerts</strong></a><strong>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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