Hirakawa
Driver: Ocon
Driver: Hirakawa
Summary
The Stewards grant permission for Ryo Hirakawa to replace Esteban Ocon at TGR Haas F1 Team for the rest of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Explanation
The Stewards approved a request from TGR Haas F1 Team to change the driver of car 31 from Esteban Ocon to Ryo Hirakawa (car 50) for the rest of the competition, in accordance with Article B1.7.2 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The permission is subject to Hirakawa passing scrutineering, and requires the use of the engine and tyres allocated to the original driver as per Article B1.7.5.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.7.2
B1.7.2 Provided any change proposed after the end of initial scrutineering receives the consent of the stewards, a change of driver may be made: a. At each Competition where a sprint session is not scheduled, at any time before the start of the qualifying session. b. At each Competition where a sprint session is scheduled, at any time before the start of the sprint qualifying session for a driver who will participate in the sprint session, or at any time before the start of the qualifying session for a driver who will participate in the Race. Additional changes for reasons of force majeure will be considered separately.
B1.7.3 In addition to the provisions of Article B1.7.1, each Competitor will be permitted to use additional
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.7.5
B1.7 Changes Of Driver
B1.7.1 During a Championship each Competitor will be permitted to use a maximum of four (4) drivers in
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