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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has given a timeline on when confirming of its 2025 drivers can be expected.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has hinted at when the American team will confirm its 2025 driver lineup, suggesting it will happen within a couple of weeks to months. The F1 ‘silly season’ is in full swing, with driver movements resembling a merry-go-round due to the volatile market. Lewis Hamilton’s early announcement of joining Ferrari for 2024 set the tone for a dynamic 2025 market. Nico Hulkenberg’s departure to Stake F1 has opened up a spot at Haas, likely to be filled by promising F2 driver Oliver Bearman. Discussions abound on who will partner Bearman, with Zhou Guanyu and Esteban Ocon among the speculated candidates. Komatsu aims to combine youth with experience in the lineup, creating an exciting mix for the team’s future in F1.