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Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine at the end of the current F1 season, however, it now appears he has secured a new home in the paddock.
RacingNews365 has learned that Esteban Ocon has secured his future beyond the current F1 season, leaving Alpine after a five-year stint. Oliver Bearman signed a multi-year contract with Haas for 2022, with Ocon set to join the team in 2025. Ocon’s decision to join Haas was influenced by the team’s improved performance and the opportunity to work closely with team principal Ayao Komatsu. The multi-year contract reflects Ocon’s confidence in Haas for the long term. Should Carlos Sainz not join Alpine as Ocon’s replacement, Jack Doohan is seen as a potential candidate. Kevin Magnussen will leave Haas after the current season, forming an all-new line-up for the team in 2025. Nico Hulkenberg will depart Haas to join Stake F1 ahead of its transition to Audi in two years’ time.
