Esteban Ocon immediately replaced by Haas for Mexico GP with driver to make F1 debut

Esteban Ocon has been replaced by Haas just hours before qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Ryo Hirakawa stepping in to make his Formula 1 debut. The Frenchman completed both practice sessions without incident on Friday in Mexico City, but now finds himself without a race seat for the remainder of the weekend. Japanese driver Hirakawa, who competed in free practice one for Haas, will replace Ocon and partner Oliver Bearman. Haas had already confirmed that Ocon would not be driving fo

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