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Ryo Hirakawa replaces Ocon at Haas for Mexico Grand Prix
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Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa is racing for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix, standing in for Esteban Ocon. The Frenchman's seat went to Hirakawa, Toyota's reserve and endurance racing star, a switch Haas and the driver himself described as a very big surprise. The move is drawing attention across European motorsport coverage and search interest in France, Italy and Germany.
Why now: Fans are reacting to the unexpected mid-season driver swap at Haas ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.
Ryo HirakawaHaas F1 TeamEsteban OconMexico City Grand PrixFormula 1
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Evidence
- Ocon denies reports of altercation after being dumped by Haas · RFI
- La mise au point d’Esteban Ocon après son retrait forcé du GP du Mexique · Le HuffPost
- Grand Prix de Mexico | Ryo Hirakawa (Haas) titulaire à la place d'Ocon : "Une très grosse surprise" · Eurosport
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