Haas reflects positively despite Ocon's P11 finish in Madrid
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:57 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
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Esteban Ocon finished 11th at the Spanish Grand Prix, narrowly missing points. Following a series of recent upgrades, Haas remains optimistic about their performance despite the disappointment. Ocon commented on the team's effort and competitiveness, expressing pride in their progress. Team principal Ayao Komatsu echoed these sentiments, highlighting the strong car performance and emphasizing the need for improved pit stop execution. Amidst this, Ollie Bearman faced challenges with a pit lane start, finishing 16th but found reasons for positivity in the car's pace when free from traffic.
- •Ocon qualified 13th and finished 11th, just missing points.
- •Haas introduced upgrades to the cars at recent races, aiding performance.
- •Team pride stems from competitiveness after a challenging mid-season.
- •Bearman finished 16th after a pit lane start but showed strong pace.
- •Haas maintains a four-point lead over Audi in the Constructors’ Championship.
"Esteban Ocon just missed out on points at the Spanish Grand Prix with an 11th-placed finish.
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