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Part of situation: Haas F1 terminates Esteban Ocon contract (14 clusters)

Haas terminates relationship with Esteban Ocon with immediate effect

Haas F1 Team Esteban Ocon Ayao Komatsu Formula 1 Rafael Câmara

Haas F1 Team has officially ended its relationship with driver Esteban Ocon, effective immediately. The decision follows significant internal tension during the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend. The conflict reportedly began during Friday's second free practice session when Ocon requested medium tires for a race simulation instead of the agreed soft compound, leading to a heated radio exchange with track engineer Laura Müller regarding treatment compared to Oliver Bearman.

Reports indicate that the situation escalated during a debriefing session involving Team Principal Ayao Komatsu. While Bild reported allegations of physical contact during a Saturday morning discussion, Ocon issued an official note acknowledging a heated confrontation and strong differences of opinion but categorically denying any physical violence.

Haas clarified that the dismissal was based on disciplinary and internal management issues rather than health or performance concerns. Ryō Hirakawa, the team's third driver, replaced Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City weekend. Looking ahead to the Brazilian Grand Prix, Rafael Câmara, who is already designated for 2027, is expected to drive.

Entities

Ayao Komatsu · Esteban Ocon · Haas F1 Team · Rafael Câmara · Ryo Hirakawa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The decision was based on disciplinary and internal management issues rather than health or performance. www.oasport.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ryō Hirakawa replaced Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend. www.oasport.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Bild reported that a discussion on Saturday morning allegedly involved physical contact. www.oasport.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Esteban Ocon issued an official note denying any physical violence occurred. www.oasport.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rafael Câmara is designated to drive for Haas in 2027. www.oasport.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Haas has terminated its relationship with Esteban Ocon with immediate effect. www.oasport.it

Sources

Câmara in F1 già a San Paolo: Haas chiude con Ocon e brucia le tappe [www.oasport.it]
F1-carrière van Esteban Ocon lijkt voorbij, maar zijn verhaal is er een van succes [nl.motorsport.com]
La carrière d'Esteban Ocon en F1 touche peut-être à sa fin, mais son bilan reste une réussite. [fr.motorsport.com]