# Hirakawa scores point in first F1 race

> Ryo Hirakawa, 32 years and 239 days old, scores a world championship point in his first Formula 1 race.
- Title: Hirakawa scores point in first F1 race · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Ryo Hirakawa, 32 years and 239 days old, scores a world championship point in his first Formula 1 race. Ryo Hirakawa became the sixth driver to score a world…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/04/mexican-gp-stats-norris-has-third-shortest-reign-as-world-champion
- Published: 2026-11-04T07:15:32+00:00
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- Topics: ryo hirakawa, f1, mexican gp, formula 1, world championship, one-off starter, points scorer, haas f1 team, esteban ocon, autodromo hermanos rodriguez, sports, cars
## Hirakawa's debut
Ryo Hirakawa, 32 years and 239 days old, made his F1 debut at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix after replacing Esteban Ocon.
## Hirakawa scores point
Hirakawa scored a world championship point despite finishing 13th in the race due to penalties for Oscar Piastri and Alpine drivers.
## Hirakawa's record
Hirakawa joins six drivers who scored points in their only F1 race, including Neville Lederle from 1962.
## Haas team decision
Haas replaced Ocon with Hirakawa after Friday's practice session, allowing Hirakawa to race in Mexico.
## Hirakawa's age
Hirakawa is the oldest debutant since Andre Lotterer, who raced in 2014 at age 32 years and 239 days.
## Hirakawa's next race
Hirakawa will not race again in 2026 as Rafael Camara takes over for Haas in Brazil.
## Hirakawa's record
Hirakawa is the sixth driver to score a world championship point in their only F1 race.
## Hirakawa's significance
Hirakawa's achievement follows a trend of drivers scoring points in their first race after team substitutions.
## Key takeaway

Ryo Hirakawa became the sixth driver to score a world championship point in his only F1 start after replacing Esteban Ocon at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix.