“Big plans and clear targets!” Esteban Ocon signs a multi-year deal with Haas F1

Esteban Ocon has been making his trade with Alpine since 2020.

“Big plans and clear targets!” Esteban Ocon signs a multi-year deal with Haas F1

Esteban Ocon and Haas (via IMAGO)

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon has signed a multi-year deal with the Haas F1 team from 2025 onwards. Ocon announced that he would be leaving the Enstone-based outfit after five campaigns with the team.

Esteban Ocon has been with Alpine since 2020, securing his maiden career win during the 2021 Hungarian GP. However, the Frenchman faced major criticism after colliding with his teammate Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix this year.

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The 27-year-old was since linked with rumors claiming of a move to Haas for the coming season. His teammate Pierre Gasly vouched to continue with Alpine, having signed a deal in June.

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I’d like to thank Gene and Ayao for our honest and fruitful discussions these last few months. Haas F1 Team has big plans and clear targets for the future, and I am looking forward to reuniting with Ayao (my first-ever F1 race engineer!), as well as working with everyone in Kannapolis, Banbury, and Maranello.
Esteban Ocon via Instagram

Ocon has conveyed his excitement for the upcoming season, citing a heartfelt reunion with his first-ever race engineer, Ayao Komatsu. The Frenchman will now look to finish the ongoing campaign on a high by scoring fruitful points for Alpine in the upcoming races.

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Ayao Komatsu’s take on Esteban Ocon’ signing

Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu was a key figure for Esteban Ocon during his early days in Formula 1. Komatsu has acknowledged Ocon’s talent and is keen upon working with him in the near future.

Ayao Komatsu and Esteban Ocon
Ayao Komatsu and Esteban Ocon (via IMAGO)
I’ve obviously been aware of Esteban's talents for a long time and our personal history dates back to Esteban’s maiden run in a Formula 1 car.
Ayao Komatsu via X

Ayao Komatsu took over as Haas team principal during the start of this campaign, bringing radical changes to the team. The Kannapolis-based outfit has scored 27 points, overtaking their cumulative season total of 2023.

Esteban Ocon is set to be paired with F2 sensation Oliver Bearman, who makes his F1 debut for Haas in 2025. The drivers will be responsible for ensuring the steady upliftment of the team’s hopes while aiming for points and podiums in 2025.

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