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Esteban Ocon has disclosed that conversations regarding a move to the Haas Formula 1 began back in mid-2023 as he decided to leave Alpine once his deal expired. Haas announced last month that it has signed Ocon on a multi-term contract to partner Ferrari prospect Oliver Bearman in an all-new line-up at the team next […]
Haas announced last month a multi-term contract with Ocon to team up with Ferrari prospect Oliver Bearman next season. Despite his win at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, Alpine’s performance has been inconsistent, leading Ocon to explore other options. Ocon was impressed by Haas’ on-track progress and boss Ayao Komatsu’s clear vision, leading him to prioritize the American team. Ocon sees his move to Haas as a “no-brainer” due to the team’s improved competitiveness this season. He is excited for the new challenge after five years with Alpine and looks forward to finishing the season strong with his current team.
