Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman collide at Belgian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
During the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman collided on the first lap, resulting in both sustaining punctures. The incident has prompted team boss Ayao Komatsu to assert that such contact is unacceptable and must not happen again. Ocon described the collision as an unfortunate combination of circumstances, emphasizing the need for clear rules of engagement within the team. This collision comes as Haas has yet to score a point this season, highlighting ongoing performance issues.
- •Ocon and Bearman collided on the first lap, causing punctures for both.
- •Haas has not scored any points in the last four races.
- •Team principal Ayao Komatsu emphasizes the need to prevent future collisions.
- •Ocon described the incident as unfortunate, not a real fight.
- •The collision raises concerns about driver performance and team strategy.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman contact "cannot happen again, full stop"
- 10:15 AMMotorsport.com — Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman contact "cannot happen again, full stop"
"The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix saw Haas record its fourth consecutive race without scoring a single Formula 1 point, following a start to the season that had shown some promise. However, it has been clear for several races now that the American team has been outdeveloped by most of its rivals, starting with Racing Bulls and Audi, which are now battling it out with Alpine for points. As such, hopes ...Keep reading
"Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu was keen to emphasise that his drivers must not make contact under any circumstances, following their collision on the first lap of the F1 Belgian Grand Prix
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:15 AMEsteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman contact "cannot happen again, full stop"
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu was keen to emphasise that his drivers must not make contact under any circumstances, following their collision on the first lap of the F1 Belgian Grand Prix
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 10:15 AMEsteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman contact "cannot happen again, full stop"
The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix saw Haas record its fourth consecutive race without scoring a single Formula 1 point, following a start to the season that had shown some promise. However, it has been clear for several races now that the American team has been outdeveloped by most of its rivals, starting with Racing Bulls and Audi, which are now battling it out with Alpine for points. As such, hopes ...Keep reading
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