Hirakawa replaces Ocon and scores at Mexico Grand Prix
Haas named Ryo Hirakawa to replace Esteban Ocon for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Hirakawa finished 10th in his Formula 1 race debut after post-race penalties moved him into the points.
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Haas said on 31 October 2026 that Ryo Hirakawa would replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The team said Ocon was not ill but gave no other reason, after Ocon had argued with race engineer Laura Mueller over a switch to medium tyres in second practice. Hirakawa, 32, drove in first practice and finished 15th.
On 2 November 2026, Hirakawa finished 10th in his Formula 1 race debut. Post-race penalties for Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto dropped them to 17th and 15th, while a 10s penalty for Oscar Piastri's collision with Arvid Lindblad removed him from the points.
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Alpine penalties let Haas debutant Hirakawa score at Mexico GP
Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto received post-race penalties for failing to slow under yellow flags at the Mexico Grand Prix, dropping them to 17th and 15th. A 10s penalty for Oscar Piastri's collision with Arvid Lindblad also removed him from the points. Haas debutant Ryo Hirakawa finished 10th, scoring on his Formula 1 race debut after replacing Esteban Ocon.
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Haas replace Ocon with Hirakawa for Mexico City Grand Prix
Haas named Ryo Hirakawa to replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix, saying Ocon was not ill but giving no other reason. Ocon had argued with race engineer Laura Mueller over a switch to medium tyres in second practice. Hirakawa, 32, drove in first practice, finished 15th and will make his Formula 1 race debut. Ocon is leaving Haas at the end of the season.
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