Ocon says F1 drivers have not texted after Haas confirms his 2027 replacement

Esteban Ocon said he had received no messages from fellow Formula 1 drivers after Haas confirmed Rafael Camara as his replacement for 2027, although Lance Stroll did come to speak with him. Ocon made the comments ahead of the United States Grand Prix.

Ocon said he talks to some drivers in private life and acknowledged supportive comments in the press. He added that the others had not texted him, but stressed that he was not asking for support and did not need it.

He described Formula 1 as a difficult environment where a driver's reputation can shift quickly: in his view, three poor races can leave a driver judged the worst, while three good ones can see that judgment reverse. Ocon's focus was on making the most of his remaining Haas races and helping the team retain seventh in the constructors' championship. Haas was seven points clear of Audi at the time.