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Ayao Komatsu’s verdict on rumours Esteban Ocon will exit Haas before the end of the year was unambiguous: “Absolute bulls***. Zero foundation whatsoever”
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu strongly denied “bulls***” speculation surrounding a supposed fall-out between him and driver Esteban Ocon.
Komatsu vehemently rejected the claims, labeling them as “absolute bulls***” with no basis in truth.
The story, originating from a misquote and further distorted details, spread through social media and various media outlets without fact-checking.
Despite Komatsu and Ocon presenting a united front of bemusement, the situation caused Ocon to feel unsettled and his management to be thrown off balance.
Komatsu expressed genuine bafflement at the purpose behind such journalism, emphasizing the loss of credibility that results from spreading baseless rumors.
