LONDON — Toyota has denied it has agreed a 2027 World Endurance Championship deal with Esteban Ocon, shutting down speculation that the WEC could provide an immediate next step as his Formula 1 options gradually run out. The response follows Haas officially announcing this week that it will end its partnership with the 30-year-old Frenchman at the conclusion of the 2026 season, a move that has left his future unresolved.
Media speculation has been rife over where Ocon's career might take him next once his Haas tenure ends, with the 2027 driver market already tightening. Toyota made clear it will not provide that opportunity in the WEC, rejecting reports linking Ocon to a seat in its programme for 2027 and confirming no deal is in place despite the recent rumours.
With Toyota ruling out a WEC switch and his Haas exit confirmed for the end of the 2026 campaign, Ocon faces a narrowing set of options for next year. The Frenchman's availability has drawn attention, but Toyota's denial removes one of the most frequently mentioned landing spots from consideration, and no alternative destination has been announced as teams finalize their line-ups for 2027.