Komatsu: Drivers rules of engagement will be clarified before....

Komatsu: Drivers rules of engagement will be clarified before…. read more

In 2025, Haas will introduce a completely new driver lineup, featuring Esteban Ocon, who is transferring from Alpine, and rookie Oliver Bearman, who is stepping up from Formula 2. This change will see the departure of Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen from the American Formula 1 team. Bearman has expressed that his primary goal is to outperform his experienced teammate, Ocon, who has a track record of conflicts with his fellow drivers. Notably, Ocon has had several contentious moments with teammates such as Sergio Perez at Force India and Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly at Alpine.

In light of this, Komatsu, the team’s engineer, has emphasized the importance of establishing clear rules of engagement for the drivers. He stated that these guidelines will be thoroughly defined before the season’s first race to ensure a harmonious working relationship between the two drivers. Komatsu expressed confidence that there will be no incidents between teammates or retirements due to internal conflicts, highlighting the need for competitive racing while maintaining a respectful dynamic.

Reflecting on previous seasons, Komatsu drew from his experience managing Magnussen and Hülkenberg in 2021, where the pair had only one significant incident during the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix. This incident