Feb.3 (GMM) Haas just isn’t frightened Esteban Ocon’s infamous clashes with teammates will hit new ranges of depth in 2025.
The small American workforce has a model new driver lineup for this season – the skilled Alpine refugee Ocon, 28, pitted towards spectacular teenage rookie Oliver Bearman.
It has intensified suspicions that Ocon’s infamous previous teammate clashes with Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso, and Pierre Gasly might pale into insignificance this 12 months because the Frenchman makes an attempt to ascertain seniority.
“No, no, no,” workforce boss Ayao Komatsu insists. “The principles of engagement need to be completely clear from day one. I don’t anticipate any teammate contact or DNFs due to that.”
Nevertheless, the Japanese chief stated he nonetheless expects his drivers to “race laborious”. “The principles of engagement will simply be completely clear,” Komatsu confirmed.