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Haas replaces Esteban Ocon for Mexico GP

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Esteban Ocon has been withdrawn by Haas for the remainder of the Mexico Grand Prix weekend, with the team making a surprise driver switch that hands an F1 debut to his replacement. The news comes alongside a grid penalty for Max Verstappen, and no full explanation has been given for the change. Fans and motorsport media are closely following updates as the situation develops.

Why now: A sudden driver replacement mid-weekend is highly unusual in Formula 1, prompting widespread speculation

Esteban OconHaas F1 TeamMexico Grand PrixMax Verstappen

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Evidence

• F1 LIVE: Driver suddenly replaced as statement issued after Max Verstappen grid penalty · Daily Express
• Haas Makes Shock Driver Switch to Hand F1 Debut in Mexico GP Without Reasons · Yahoo Sports
• Shock Exit: Esteban Ocon Withdrawn by Haas for Remainder of Mexico Grand Prix Weekend · TheJudge13

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