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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu recently admitted to being underwhelmed by Esteban Ocon’s debut season with the squad.
Esteban Ocon stated that he was not surprised by Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu’s critical remarks on his 2025 performance. Komatsu expressed dissatisfaction with Ocon’s results last year, particularly being outperformed by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman. Haas acknowledged sharing some responsibility for Ocon’s lackluster performances due to recurring brake issues. Ocon appreciated the team’s honesty and admitted to the season’s challenges, mentioning a specific brake issue affecting his performance. The brake concern was resolved before the season finale in Abu Dhabi, where Ocon achieved a strong seventh-place finish. Looking ahead to the new season, Ocon hopes to apply the lessons learned from a challenging year and improve as a team.
