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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has stated that he holds no concerns over the multiple clashes that 2025 signing Esteban Ocon has sustained with Formula 1 team-mates. Ocon has garnered a reputation as being an uncompromising wheel-to-wheel racer since his arrival in F1 and that has extended to his approach against the sister car. The Frenchman […]
Esteban Ocon is known for his aggressive racing style in Formula 1, particularly in his battles against his team-mates, as seen with Sergio Perez at Force India and Fernando Alonso at Alpine.
Despite these incidents, Ocon has signed a multi-term deal with Haas for the upcoming seasons after leaving Alpine.
There were concerns about Ocon’s history causing friction with rookie Oliver Bearman, but Haas principal Komatsu believes that transparency and clear communication will prevent any issues within the team.
Komatsu emphasized the importance of trust and open dialogue between drivers and the team to avoid conflicts, stating that as long as these guidelines are followed, there should be no major issues.
While Ocon has faced criticism for his on-track behavior, Haas made the decision to sign him based on their discussions and assessments of the situation, showing confidence in both Ocon and Bearman’s ability to work together effectively.
