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Frustration with a lack of improvement at Alpine was one of the main reasons Esteban Ocon opted to make the switch to Haas, where the Frenchman sees a clear set of future plans. Ocon announced earl…
Esteban Ocon’s decision to move to Haas from Alpine was fueled by his frustration with the lack of improvement at Alpine and the clear vision he saw at Haas for the future. Ocon had been with Alpine for five years but felt the team was unsettled, with technical issues persisting and hindering progress.
He expressed disappointment with the lack of development and improvement at Alpine, which led to his desire for a new challenge and the opportunity to write his own story in Formula 1. Despite his decision to leave Alpine, Ocon expressed gratitude for the achievements they had made together, including his first podium and win.
Conversely, Ocon was impressed by Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu’s clear vision and plans for the team’s future, citing recent progress that has seen Haas climb to seventh in the constructors’ championship. Ocon highlighted the team’s humility, clear target for improvement, and impressive plans for the future as key factors in his decision to join Haas.
