TGR Haas F1 Team reserve driver RyÅ Hirakawa will replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the weekendâs Mexico City Grand Prix.
RyÅ participated in FP1 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Friday, his third free practice outing of the season driving the VF-26, finishing 15th overall.
The Japanese driver will partner teammate Ollie Bearman through final practice and qualifying on Saturday and Sundayâs 71-lap grand prix â marking RyÅ's Formula 1 race debut.
No further statements will be made at this time.
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