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In 2016, Esteban Ocon replaced Rio Haryanto mid-season. Now Ryo Hirakawa is currently replacing him in Haas.

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From a community post on r/formula1 on Reddit

Now Ryo Hirakawa: What Happened

Fans on r/formula1 on Reddit were talking about this on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The headline: “In 2016, Esteban Ocon replaced Rio Haryanto mid-season. Now Ryo Hirakawa is currently replacing him in Haas..”

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Formula One and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: In 2016, Esteban Ocon replaced Rio Haryanto mid-season. Now Ryo Hirakawa is currently replacing him in Haas.
  • Who’s involved: Now Ryo Hirakawa, Esteban Ocon, Rio Haryanto and Haas
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by r/formula1 on Reddit
  • Search interest: Related Google searches topped 200 in the last 48 hours

Background: Formula One

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by the Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world's premier forms of motorsport since its inaugural running in 1950 and is often considered to be the pinnacle of motorsport. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules all participant cars must follow. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix.

Text from Wikipedia’s Formula One article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Now Ryo Hirakawa

For fans following Now Ryo Hirakawa, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, driver standings and constructors’ championship. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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