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Why one F1 driver had a “drifting session” at the Bahrain test
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon ran intermediate tires in bone-dry conditions during pre-season testing in Bahrain as part of required tests the team wanted to do. Ocon joked it was a first for an F1 car to undertake a drifting session but enjoyed the experience. Sky F1 pundit Anthony Davidson suggested Haas was evaluating loads on the car in wet conditions. Haas has been gaining performance for free in testing and is a favorite to lead the midfield battle at the start of the 2026 season. Ocon mentioned the team has improved every time they’ve put the car on track, looking forward to racing in Melbourne. His test phase is over, and he is eager to see what they can achieve in the upcoming races.
