Ocon seeks F1 future with Cadillac

Esteban Ocon, who will not be retained by Haas for the 2025 season, is seeking to remain in Formula 1 and has contacted the Cadillac team. The French driver, 30 years old, was not retained by Haas, which opted to secure Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara and his sponsors for the 2025 season. Ocon aims to continue competing in Formula 1 and is among drivers considering the Cadillac team for 2025.

Bottas uncertain about 2027 future

Valtteri Bottas, currently driving for Cadillac, is uncertain about his future with the team. Almost all seats for the 2027 season are filled, but drivers without contracts are looking at the seat currently occupied by Bottas. Bottas, 37, has not scored any points this season, with his best finish being 13th at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Cadillac keeps driver talks private

Marcin Budkowski, the team principal of Cadillac, confirmed that several drivers and their managers have contacted him about potential roles with the team, though he did not name any specific drivers. Budkowski stated that he would not disclose details about the team's driver lineup, as it would be contrary to the team's communication strategy.

Haas criticizes Ocon's leadership

Ayao Komatsu, the team principal of Haas, criticized Ocon for failing to become a leader during difficult times. Komatsu stated that Ocon did not motivate the team or raise performance levels when things were not going well. Ocon has not responded to these criticisms but expressed a desire to finish his time with Haas on a positive note and is working on securing a position for 2025.