Esteban Ocon Signs with Haas for 2025 Formula 1 Season

Esteban Ocon will drive for Haas in 2025, the team announced Thursday. The French Formula 1 athlete is set to drive alongside Ollie Bearman next season.

What happened?

Haas F1's driver lineup is now set for 2025 with Ocon's arrival. Ocon's move to Haas isn't a surprise, given the rumors in recent weeks. He won't be returning to Alpine, his current team.

Why it matters for Esteban Ocon

Ocon is the first Grand Prix winner to drive for Haas since the team entered F1 in 2016. He won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, starting eighth and capitalizing on a first-lap crash. Ocon has made 146 career F1 starts, with three podium finishes and an average finish of 11th.

What comes next?

The 2024 season has been tough for Ocon, with just three points scored and an 18th place standing. His teammate Pierre Gasly is 15th, with six points scored. Alpine is eighth in the constructor's standings, 18 points behind Haas. Nico Hulkenberg has scored 22 of Haas' 27 points this season, before moving to Sauber in 2025. Ocon finished second in Bahrain in 2020 and third at Monaco a season ago. He will bring valuable experience to Haas, with his Grand Prix winning background. The team's other driver, Kevin Magnussen, has scored two more points than Ocon this year. Ocon's move to Haas is a significant one, given his experience and skills. He will be driving alongside Ollie Bearman, a young and talented driver. The 2025 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for Haas, with Ocon on board.