Esteban Ocon: Haas F1 Driver & Formula 1 Racing Career

Esteban Ocon is a French Formula 1 driver competing for Haas F1 Team with car number 31. Born on September 17, 1996, in Évreux, France, Ocon has built his Formula 1 career through karting, junior single-seater championships and multiple F1 teams.

In 2026, Ocon is competing alongside Oliver Bearman for TGR Haas F1 Team. The team is racing the VF-26, powered by Ferrari, under Formula 1's new technical regulations.

From Karting to Formula 1

Ocon started karting in 2004 and achieved several early successes in French and European competition. He won the French Minime Championship multiple times and later progressed through the KF3 and Formula Renault categories.

His junior career eventually brought him into the Lotus F1 Junior Development Program in 2010, helping establish a pathway toward professional single-seater racing and Formula 1.

Formula 1 Debut

Ocon made his Formula 1 debut during the 2016 season with Manor before moving to Force India for 2017 and 2018.

His early F1 career established him as a regular points contender and gave him experience competing against established drivers and teams.

He later returned to Formula 1 with Renault for the 2020 season. At the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, Ocon scored his first Formula 1 podium, finishing second.

First Formula 1 Victory

One of the defining moments of Ocon's career came at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Driving for Alpine, Ocon took his first Formula 1 victory at the Hungaroring. The result also represented Alpine's maiden F1 victory under its new team identity.

That victory remains a major milestone in Ocon's Formula 1 career.

Ocon's Alpine Years

Ocon continued with Alpine through the following seasons and collected additional podium finishes.

His 2022 campaign was particularly strong in the championship standings, with Ocon finishing 8th overall with 92 points. In 2023, he finished 12th with 58 points, while his 2024 season included a second-place finish at the São Paulo Grand Prix.

His wet-weather podium at São Paulo in 2024 was another notable highlight of his Alpine career.

Joining Haas F1 Team

Ocon began a new chapter with Haas in 2025, becoming the first Formula 1 race winner to join the American team.

His first season with Haas included a 5th-place finish at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, followed by a 7th-place result at the Abu Dhabi season finale. He finished the 2025 championship in 15th position with 38 points.

For 2026, Ocon remained with Haas alongside Oliver Bearman.

Esteban Ocon in 2026

The 2026 season introduces a major new technical era in Formula 1. Haas competes with the VF-26, featuring a Ferrari 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged hybrid power unit and a new-generation chassis designed around the 2026 regulations.

After the first 14 Grands Prix of the 2026 season, Ocon has recorded:

These figures are current through the Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, 2026; the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is taking place September 24–26.

Ocon's 2026 points came from a 10th-place finish in Japan and 9th place at Monaco.

Haas VF-26

The Haas VF-26 represents the team's entry into the new 2026 Formula 1 technical era.

According to Haas, the car uses:

• Ferrari O67/6 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged hybrid power unit
• Carbon-fiber and honeycomb composite chassis
• Ferrari transmission
• Brembo braking system
• BBS wheels
• Pirelli P Zero tyres
• Shell fuel and lubricants
• Eight-speed semi-automatic gearbox

The 2026 Haas livery features a predominantly white design with red accents and incorporates the team's new Toyota Gazoo Racing title partnership.

Esteban Ocon Career Highlights

Some of the key milestones in Ocon's Formula 1 journey include:

• Formula 1 debut in 2016
• First F1 podium at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix
• First F1 victory at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
• 8th in the 2022 F1 World Championship
• Podium at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix
• Podium at the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix
• Joined Haas for the 2025 F1 season
• 5th place at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
• Continues with Haas for the 2026 season

Esteban Ocon and Motorsport Fans

Ocon's career connects several generations of Formula 1 racing, from traditional junior-category competition to the modern era of hybrid power and new 2026 regulations.

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