Talks continue, with no deal announced
Esteban Ocon said at Thursday's FIA conference on 8 October that he continues to work on his future and hold talks. The Haas driver says he will announce news when he has it. His immediate focus remains the Singapore weekend.
Formula 1 remains the priority
Asked whether he would race in another category without an F1 seat, Ocon said no. He would consider a third-driver role if racing in 2027 is not possible. Reuters reported the same position on Thursday evening; no such role is confirmed.
The Haas departure is the context
Formula1.com had already reported Ocon's departure from Haas at the end of 2026. The Singapore comments reaffirm his willingness to remain in the championship without a permanent race seat.
A driver's preference and a team's decision
APEX interpretation: a wish to stay in Formula 1 is not an offer. A reserve role and a race contract are different arrangements, and this report does not assign Ocon to a team for 2027. Any update needs an announcement from the parties involved. For now, the comments explain his preference without supporting conclusions about negotiations, pay or contract length. Ocon's profile and the Haas page provide separate sporting context.
