In comments shared by The Race on September 23, 2026, Ocon called himself “definitely a free agent” for 2027 and said some matters under discussion were out of his control. “I will keep pushing until the end of the year and see how it goes,” he said. The Race reports that he is expected to leave Haas at the end of the 2026 season, while RACER reports that Rafael Camara has emerged as the lead contender to replace him.