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Ayao Komatsu was tasked with deciding Haas’s 2025 driver line-up as he explains in this RacingNews365 exclusive.
Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu believes that only time will reveal if his decision to replace Kevin Magnussen was correct. Komatsu made the tough call to drop Magnussen after seven seasons with the team, opting for Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon instead. Reflecting on the decision, Komatsu admitted it was a challenging part of his job but believed it was in the best interest of the team. Under Komatsu’s leadership, Haas has shown improvement in the 2024 season, currently holding seventh place in the constructors’ standings. Komatsu expressed optimism about the team’s progress, closing significant topics like driver choices and aiming to continue moving forward.
