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STEINER Guenther (ita), Team Principal of Haas F1 team, KOMATSU Ayao (jpn), Chief Engineer of Haas F1 Team, portrait during the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2022
Haas Rolls Back Its $250,000 Saving Decision
Anirban Aly Mandal 26/02/2025
Ayao Komatsu Says Esteban Ocon Has ‘A Lot to Improve’ Despite Haas Signing Him for Experience Ayao Komatsu (L) and Esteban Ocon (R)
Anirban Aly Mandal 11/02/2025
Ayao Komatsu (L) and Esteban Ocon (R)
Ayao Komatsu Says Esteban Ocon Has ‘A Lot to Improve’ Despite Haas Signing Him for Experience
Anirban Aly Mandal 11/02/2025
Esteban Ocon Is Excited to Start Working With ‘Super Motivated’ Laura Mueller December 17, 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: ESTEBAN OCON (FRA) of Haas F1 Team 31 talks with his new race engineer LAURA MULLER testing during the 2024 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit
Somin Bhattacharjee 29/01/2025
December 17, 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: ESTEBAN OCON (FRA) of Haas F1 Team 31 talks with his new race engineer LAURA MULLER testing during the 2024 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit
Esteban Ocon Is Excited to Start Working With ‘Super Motivated’ Laura Mueller
Somin Bhattacharjee 29/01/2025
Ayao Komatsu Terms Mick Schumacher and Ex-Teammate ‘Bad Example’ for Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon KOMATSU Ayao (Jpn), Team Principal of Haas F1 team, portrait during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024, 18th round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship
Aishwary Gaonkar 25/01/2025
KOMATSU Ayao (Jpn), Team Principal of Haas F1 team, portrait during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024, 18th round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship
Ayao Komatsu Terms Mick Schumacher and Ex-Teammate ‘Bad Example’ for Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon
Aishwary Gaonkar 25/01/2025
Ayao Komatsu Admits Haas Is Not Going to Have a ‘Magical’ Transformation F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 Ayao Komatsu before third practice ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Cicuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 6, 2024.
Anirban Aly Mandal 21/01/2025
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 Ayao Komatsu before third practice ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Cicuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 6, 2024.
Ayao Komatsu Admits Haas Is Not Going to Have a ‘Magical’ Transformation
Anirban Aly Mandal 21/01/2025
Despite Acknowledging Toyota’s Influence Ayao Komatsu Refuses to Move Haas’ Base From UK to Germany KOMATSU Ayao (jpn), Team Principal of Haas F1 team, portrait during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024, 18th round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship
Aishwary Gaonkar 16/01/2025
KOMATSU Ayao (jpn), Team Principal of Haas F1 team, portrait during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024, 18th round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship
Despite Acknowledging Toyota’s Influence Ayao Komatsu Refuses to Move Haas’ Base From UK to Germany
Aishwary Gaonkar 16/01/2025
“Have to Make Sure Ferrari Is Not Threatened”: Ayao Komatsu Told $240B Giant Before Entering Partnership Ayao Komatsu before third practice ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Cicuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 6, 2024
Somin Bhattacharjee 17/01/2025
Ayao Komatsu before third practice ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Cicuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 6, 2024
“Have to Make Sure Ferrari Is Not Threatened”: Ayao Komatsu Told $240B Giant Before Entering Partnership
Somin Bhattacharjee 17/01/2025
“We Hadn’t Paid Any Bills”: Ayao Komatsu Recalls Bernie Ecclestone Feeding His Team in Dire Times Ayao Komatsu - Lotus F1, 2015 (L) and Bernie Ecclestone (R)
Somin Bhattacharjee 16/01/2025
Ayao Komatsu - Lotus F1, 2015 (L) and Bernie Ecclestone (R)
“We Hadn’t Paid Any Bills”: Ayao Komatsu Recalls Bernie Ecclestone Feeding His Team in Dire Times
Somin Bhattacharjee 16/01/2025
Ayao Komatsu Reveals Why Engineers at Haas Cannot “Bulls**t” Him KOMATSU Ayao (jpn), Chief Engineer of Haas F1 Team, portrait press conference, during the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix
Aishwary Gaonkar 16/01/2025
KOMATSU Ayao (jpn), Chief Engineer of Haas F1 Team, portrait press conference, during the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix
Ayao Komatsu Reveals Why Engineers at Haas Cannot “Bulls**t” Him
Aishwary Gaonkar 16/01/2025
Ollie Bearman’s Gutsy Overtake on Nico Hulkenberg Earns Him Haas Boss’ Respect: “He Took That Opportunity” F1 Grand Prix Of Azerbaijan 2024 Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman of Haas ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan on September 15, 2024
Nischay Rathore 15/01/2025
F1 Grand Prix Of Azerbaijan 2024 Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman of Haas ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan on September 15, 2024
Ollie Bearman’s Gutsy Overtake on Nico Hulkenberg Earns Him Haas Boss’ Respect: “He Took That Opportunity”
Nischay Rathore 15/01/2025

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  • Personal relationships can significantly influence decision-making in F1. Esteban Ocon demonstrated this by revealing that Ayao Komatsu was a key factor in his decision to join Haas. The Japanese engineer, who became the Team Principal of the American team in 2023, shares some old memories with Ocon. Ocon made his F1 race weekend debut back in 2014 when he tested for Lotus' F1 team. Komatsu was part of the outfit at that time and was the one guiding Ocon throughout the weekend. Recalling those memories, Ocon decided to join Haas in 2025, because he trusted Komatsu's leadership. "He is an experienced racing engineer who knows what he is talking about. When I met him for the first time, I was still very young," he said (per AMuS).  "But even back then, I was very impressed by the questions he asked me. He was my engineer when I completed my first Formula 1 test in 2014. I still like to remember that fondly," the Frenchman added.  AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT - Q: Haas was still last in 2023. It is the smallest team in Formula 1. It doesn't exactly seem like a logical choice. Esteban Ocon: What convinced me the most is that Ayao (Komatsu) is leading the team. He is an experienced racing engineer who knows... 1/4 — Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) October 9, 2024 After testing for Lotus in 2014, his interaction with Komatsu at that time ultimately influenced his decision to choose his new F1 team a decade later. However, Ocon will need to be patient with Haas's progress, even though he trusts Komatsu. Currently, the Kannapolis-based outfit lacks the right mechanical package to consistently compete for points, but the current Alpine driver believes they will get there. Ocon is convinced with Haas' F1 project Ocon has driven for Racing Point (Team Silverstone) and Alpine (Renault) in F1 and served as a Mercedes reserve for some time—teams with large workforces. In contrast, Haas is a much smaller team. However, they currently find themselves in a good position to earn a significant bonus at the end of the season. Sitting P7 in the Constructors' Championship, they are just three points behind RB in P6. If they manage to secure sixth place, it would be a significant achievement for the American team. The higher a team finishes in the standings, the greater the financial rewards they reap.  Haas will undoubtedly benefit from this, as they already possess the desire and motivation to succeed back at the factory. Ocon stated, "The team has clear goals. I want to be a part of it. I was already at the factory and saw the passion with which everyone works there. I have missed this feeling." 

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