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Esteban Ocon has admitted that he is now “speaking the same language” as his new colleagues at Haas prior to his race debut with the team in the 2025 F1 season.
Esteban Ocon’s move to Haas marks his fourth team change in Formula 1, reuniting with Renault-owned operation Alpine previously. Transitioning to the smallest team on the grid has surprised Ocon with the level of preparation for the upcoming season. Overcoming initial language barriers with Haas, Ocon now feels more in sync with the team during technical discussions. The French driver has been focusing on tire work, adapting smoothly to Haas’ testing approach aiming for strong long-run performance. Ocon’s seamless integration with the restructured Haas team, including the appointment of the first female F1 race engineer, Laura Mueller, bodes well for their collaboration going forward.
