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F1 star to miss Spanish Grand Prix session as official team statement released
Haas Formula 1 star Esteban Ocon will be missing a session at the Spanish Grand Prix, as the team’s reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa steps in. Japanese racer Hirakawa joined Haas from Alpine in April, following a partnership with Toyota. Hirakawa, who debuted in Bahrain, will comply with F1’s new rookie driver regulations by participating in FP1 in Spain. He will replace Ocon alongside British rookie Ollie Bearman. Hirakawa expressed gratitude for the opportunity and is preparing for the challenges of the Barcelona circuit, aiming to contribute valuable data to the team. Haas plans to give Hirakawa four FP1 appearances in 2025, likely including stints for Bearman later in the season as well.
