Strategy
Komatsu confirms five-driver fight for Ocon's Haas seat
Answer
ConfirmedHaas team principal Ayao Komatsu has confirmed that Esteban Ocon competes with Ryo Hirakawa, Jack Doohan, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara for the team's 2027 second seat. The decision hinges primarily on performance in upcoming tests.
Komatsu statement at Monza
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu stated that five drivers compete for one 2027 seat at the team. [1]
The drivers are Esteban Ocon, reserve Ryo Hirakawa, reserve Jack Doohan, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara. [1]
Komatsu indicated performance forms the main criterion. [1]
Testing context
Haas recently completed TPC running at Portimao with Hirakawa, Fornaroli and Camara. [2]
Doohan is scheduled for a test at Jerez. [1]
Oliver Bearman continues as the other driver.
Related reading
Sources
- [1]Haas puts Ocon's seat into an open five-way contest (f1-fansite). Accessed 2026-09-05.
- [2]Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows (motorsport). Accessed 2026-09-05.
Published 5 Sept 2026, 12:26 UTC