Haas team principal addresses Esteban Ocon's performance challenges
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu stated that the inconsistency of the VF-26 car complicates assessments of Esteban Ocon's performance as the team evaluates its driver lineup for 2027. Ocon narrowly lost to rookie teammate Oliver Bearman in 2025. His current season has seen him outqualified 3-11, raising concerns about his competitiveness amid ongoing adjustments in Formula 1.
- •Ayao Komatsu admits VF-26's inconsistency impacts driver judgment.
- •Esteban Ocon has been outqualified 3-11 this season.
- •Ocon's 2025 performance was marginally better against Oliver Bearman.
- •Haas is considering its driver lineup for 2027.
- 9:49 AMMotorsport.com — Haas F1 car inconsistency makes it hard to judge Esteban Ocon – Ayao Komatsu
"Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has admitted the VF-26’s inconsistency makes it difficult to rate Esteban Ocon’s performance, as the team ponders its 2027 driver lineup. After being narrowly outqualified and outscored by then-rookie team-mate Oliver Bearman in 2025, Ocon’s results have worsened in F1’s new era. So far this season, the Frenchman has been outqualified 3-11 by ...Keep reading
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