Ocon Likely to Join Aston Martin as Reserve in 2027
Esteban Ocon's future in Formula 1 appears to be secured as Aston Martin's reserve driver for 2027.
The Brief
- Ocon was replaced by Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexican Grand Prix.
- Aston Martin is expected to name Ocon as its reserve driver in 2027.
- Haas dropped Ocon after a disagreement over tyre choice during practice.
Esteban Ocon was replaced by Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexican Grand Prix following a disagreement with his team over tyre choice during Friday's practice session.
Haas confirmed Hirakawa would replace Ocon for the race, with the team providing no further details on the decision.
Ocon, 30, is set to be without a seat for 2027 after being dropped by Haas, who opted for Rafael Camara instead.
According to Autosport, Ocon is expected to join Aston Martin as its reserve driver in 2027, behind lead drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
Aston Martin currently has Jak Crawford as its reserve driver for 2026, with Stoffel Vandoorne also serving as a reserve and sim driver for the team.
Ocon's potential role with Aston Martin comes after a reported disappointing period since joining Haas in 2025.
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