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Esteban Ocon revealed that Haas deployed a unique approach in its preparations for the 2026 F1 season, ensuring both he and team-mate Ollie Bearman were focused on 2025.
Esteban Ocon shared that Haas took a unique approach in their preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 season, ensuring he and teammate Ollie Bearman remained focused on 2025. Despite a potentially challenging season on paper, Haas actually scored 21 more points than the previous year, showcasing impressive drives by Ocon and Bearman. The team, supported by Ferrari engines and technical aid from Toyota Gazoo Racing, demonstrated strong race pace and at times challenged the top teams. Ocon and Bearman were exclusively dedicated to the current season, with plans to test the 2026 car in Maranello post-season. Haas aimed to sustain their 2025 momentum under the clear directive of Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, focusing entirely on the present campaign. Despite facing technical issues in the Abu Dhabi test, Haas looks ahead to the hybrid era with Toyota support and anticipates rivalries with new entrants like Cadillac in the upcoming F1 season.
