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Prudent Komatsu never told Ocon about potential Haas-Toyota deal

© XPB  Michael Delaney 16/10/2024 at 11:0716/10/2024 at 11:38 Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the US outfit’s partnership talks with Toyota were never disclosed to Esteban Ocon during his contract negotiations with the Frenchman. After five seasons with Alpine, Ocon will depart the Enstone squad at the end of the year to join Haas, marking a significant shift in the 28-year-old’s F1 career. While Ocon was seduced by Komatsu’s broad vision for Haas’ future, he was unaware of the potential alliance between the team and Toyota Gazoo Racing which was announced last week in Japan. Komatsu acknowledged that timing played a critical role in his decision to withhold...
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