Haas drivers retire due to technical issues at Zandvoort

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Haas drivers retire due to technical issues at Zandvoort
Summary

Haas faced a difficult race at Zandvoort on August 25, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon failing to finish due to technical failures. Bearman retired after just one formation lap, while Ocon managed to race for a substantial duration before encountering problems. Team management acknowledged ongoing reliability issues, particularly with the power unit, and highlighted the need for upcoming performance upgrades. Despite the struggles, the team emphasized the efficiency of their pit stops during the race. Haas currently ranks seventh in the standings and faces increasing competition from other teams.

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  • Ollie Bearman retired after one formation lap at Zandvoort.
  • Esteban Ocon retired later, contributing to a double DNF.
  • Haas faces reliability issues affecting performance.
  • The team plans upcoming upgrades for the next race in Monza.
  • Haas is currently seventh in the standings but at risk of dropping further.
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Haas had an afternoon to forget at Zandvoort, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon parking up trackside to retire with technical issues.

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