Esteban Ocon is pushing back against doubts about his Formula 1 future.
What's at Stake?
Ocon's contract expires at the end of the 2026 campaign, and he's struggled since joining Haas in 2025.
Recent Performance
He was beaten by rookie team-mate Oliver Bearman last season, who finished three points above Ocon.
Current Standing
Bearman has continued his momentum into 2026, sitting 11th on 18 points after seven rounds, while Ocon is down in 16th with a score of just three.
Ocon said: “I've got the trust of the team. I've got the trust of Ayao Komatsu.”
Future Plans
Haas boss Ayao Komatsu revealed in May that the team should decide on its 2027 line-up this summer, with Bearman likely to take one spot.
Ocon is focused on improving his fortunes, despite his struggles. He claimed “people can say whatever the f**k they want” about his future.
He's maintained that his struggles stem from problems with the car, putting his 2025 woes down to issues with the VF-25’s braking.
Ocon added: “As a driver, the performance on track is what I need to be taking care of. The rest, it's something that goes with it.”
He feels confident about everything, but knows the team has bigger problems to sort out first.
Ocon said: “If you sort out the car issues and get more performance out of it, everything will go easier, obviously.”
The Austrian Grand Prix is this weekend, and Ocon will be looking to turn his season around.
On 18 Jun, Ocon will have the chance to prove his doubters wrong and show he still has what it takes to compete in F1.
With the trust of his team and boss Ayao Komatsu, Ocon is ready to fight for his place in the 2027 line-up.
The question is, can he do enough to secure his future in F1?