Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Haas dropped Esteban Ocon on Tuesday, four days after replacing the French Formula 1 driver on the eve of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

The American team announced that for the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, rookie Rafael Camara, who had previously signed for next season, would get the opportunity to drive in his home race.

"Such decisions are never made lightly, as was the case in Mexico City but then, as now, we believe firmly that it is in the best interest of the team moving forward," team principal Ayao Komatsu said in a statement.

Haas provided no specific details over Ocon's release. In Mexico, he was replaced by Japan's Ryo Hirakawa.

Although reports surfaced of a physical altercation between Ocon and Komatsu...