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Haas enters the 2025 F1 season with an all-new driver line-up in Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has cautioned his new driver line-up for the 2025 F1 season about the rules of engagement they must adhere to. Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon are set to replace Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg, with Bearman embarking on his first full-time season and Ocon transitioning from Alpine after a five-year tenure. Despite Ocon’s history of discord with previous teammates like Alonso and Gasly, Komatsu is confident that this duo will maintain a clean on-track relationship this season, although they will still be under strict rules. Komatsu emphasized the necessity for clear rules of engagement right from the start, ensuring clarity before the commencement of the season. Reflecting on the challenges faced with Magnussen previously, he underscored the importance of proper operational procedures to avoid potential issues, asserting a commitment to learning from past experiences and improving team dynamics with the new driver pairing, as Haas aims to steer clear of a repeat of the tensions witnessed in the 2021 season.
