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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has provided further details about the Banbury-based squad’s plans for the F1 pre-season.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu confirmed the American squad’s pre-season plans, revealing that the new car will be unveiled on February 18 at the O2 as part of F175. The car will have a prior run-out at Silverstone on February 16 before the official test starts. Esteban Ocon will drive in Silverstone, handling the car’s challenging installation due to his height, followed by Oliver Bearman in Bahrain. Ocon and Bearman will be dividing driving duties during the filming days, with Bearman transitioning into the start of pre-season testing after the Bahrain run. The team is confident in both drivers, but prioritizing Ocon’s installation to ensure any potential issues can be addressed promptly.
