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- Ocon says he deserves to remain in F1<\/strong> after Haas confirmed his departure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Frenchman rejects the suggestion that inconsistent performances caused the split.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- His priority remains Formula 1, while Toyota has denied rumours of a 2027 WEC agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Esteban Ocon has expressed frustration at his uncertain future after Haas confirmed that he will leave at the end of 2026. Speaking at Sepang on Thursday, the Frenchman insisted he deserves to remain in Formula 1<\/a> and intends to keep pursuing opportunities for next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haas\u2019 announcement ends his two-year spell alongside Oliver Bearman. However, Ocon regards the departure as a setback rather than the conclusion of his F1 career<\/strong>, arguing that his work has helped the team identify and address problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is frustrating because it\u2019s not really the way it should be,\u201d Ocon said. \u201cI don\u2019t think I deserve to have this for the future,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ocon declined to detail everything that had happened during his time at Haas. His emphasis was on finding another opportunity and using the remaining races to demonstrate his value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He believes his contribution to identifying the car\u2019s shortcomings has benefited the wider organisation, even though it has not secured his place for 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ocon disputes performance explanation for Haas exit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Asked whether inconsistent performances had led to the separation, Ocon rejected that interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, I don\u2019t think that has anything to do with that,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is Ocon\u2019s assessment of the decision.<\/strong> He did not disclose an alternative explanation for the split, and his comments do not establish precisely why Haas chose to move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team has confirmed his departure without announcing a replacement. Rafael C\u00e2mara is the reported favourite, as detailed in GRANDE PR\u00caMIO\u2019s<\/strong> coverage of the seat opening at Haas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ocon joined Haas from Alpine in 2025. His best result with the team remains fifth at the Chinese Grand Prix that year, achieved in only his second race for the American outfit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Formula 1 remains his priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ocon made clear that he is concentrating on staying in the championship, rather than redirecting his career towards another category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy focus is on Formula 1. That is clear, that\u2019s where I belong, that\u2019s where I want to be,\u201d he said. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
He continues to work on a solution for 2027 and believes circumstances can still change. No new race seat or reserve agreement has been announced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A reserve position would nevertheless offer a route to maintain his involvement while seeking another racing opportunity. Ocon has followed that path before: he spent 2019 as Mercedes\u2019 reserve after losing his previous seat, then returned to the grid with Renault in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He does not want to repeat that interruption, but has indicated that he would accept it if necessary. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Esteban Ocon (Photo: Haas)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Toyota denies WEC agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n