Haas has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will not race for the team for the rest of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Rafael Camara stepping in as his replacement. The announcement came on Tuesday, ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Camara had originally been scheduled to join Haas in 2027, but his arrival has now been brought forward. The team's decision follows a period of speculation about Ocon's future.
Camara's early promotion
Rafael Camara, a young driver within the Ferrari driver academy, will now take the seat alongside his teammate for the remaining races of the 2026 campaign. The move means Haas will field a revised driver line-up for the rest of the season.
No further details were provided about the circumstances surrounding Ocon's departure, but the team's announcement confirmed the change with immediate effect.
Hamilton-Leclerc incident details
Meanwhile, new information has emerged regarding the opening-lap collision between Lewis Hamilton and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc at the Mexico Grand Prix last week. The incident, which occurred on the first lap of the race, has been the subject of ongoing analysis.
Further details have come to light about the clash, though the source did not specify the nature of these new revelations. The incident has added to the narrative of a challenging season for Ferrari's driver pairing.
As the paddock moves on to Sao Paulo, all eyes will be on how both teams respond to these developments.
