Esteban Ocon has been replaced by Ryo Hirakawa at Haas for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The team provided no reason for the swap, confirming Ocon was not ill. Haas recently confirmed Ocon will leave at season's end with Rafael Camara signed as replacement.
The 32-year-old Japanese driver makes his F1 race debut after nine practice appearances. Hirakawa will partner Ollie Bearman through final practice and qualifying. The change follows Ocon questioning the team's tyre strategy in FP2.
He was switched from soft to medium tyres after teammate Oliver Bearman flat-spotted his set.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing