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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu acknowledged that Esteban Ocon’s debut season with the team did not meet expectations, but emphasized that the blame doesn’t solely rest on the driver. Ocon joined Haas for the 2025 F1 season after leaving Alpine, with high expectations to lead the team, but rookie Oliver Bearman outperformed him in points and qualifying. Bearman’s consistent form contrasted with Ocon’s fluctuating performances, who often struggled with the car, especially in braking. Komatsu admitted the disappointment of Ocon’s results, stating that the issues were not solely Ocon’s fault, but a combination of factors including the team and car setup. Despite Ocon’s struggles, he showed resilience during the Abu Dhabi season finale, outpacing Bearman in Qualifying and finishing seventh in the race.
