Komatsu on Haas car inconsistency complicating Ocon and Bearman comparison
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the VF-26’s inconsistency on both cars is making it difficult to judge Esteban Ocon against team-mate Oliver Bearman as the team considers its 2027 driver line-up. Komatsu said: "When he was happy, it's not about lap time. He's obviously got a good feel to the car. So, without looking at his lap time, he said, 'Yeah, I'm happy with this car'. Guess what? He's close to Ollie. But FP3 goes out, straight away he said stability is gone. We don't understand why. And he's absolutely nowhere close to Ollie. So it's very, very difficult to get the true picture."
Haas F1 car inconsistency makes it hard to judge Esteban Ocon – Ayao Komatsu
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