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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu spoke exclusively with RacingNews365 after Ollie Bearman secured a brilliant fourth-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu believed a maiden podium for rookie Ollie Bearman at the Mexico City Grand Prix was within reach, but events didn’t unfold in their favor. Despite starting ninth, Bearman managed to finish fourth, a high point in his F1 career, matching the team’s best result set by Romain Grosjean. The chaotic start of the race played to Bearman’s advantage, propelling him to the sixth position early on. Komatsu highlighted the nervy challenge of navigating the first corners in Mexico City and praised Bearman’s skill in the chaos. As the race progressed, Bearman held his ground against faster cars, surprising even his team principal with his performance and ability to keep competitors at bay. Mercedes’ strategy to invert its drivers and pressure Haas didn’t pay off, allowing Bearman to maintain his position and secure an impressive finish.
