Esteban Ocon to Haas

Esteban Ocon has officially signed a multi-year contract with Haas, set to begin in the 2025 Formula 1 season, marking him as the first Grand Prix winner to drive for the team since its inception. This transition follows Ocon's departure from Alpine and the exit of both Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen from Haas, leading to a complete revamp of the team's driver lineup, which will now include rookie Oliver Bearman. Ocon expressed enthusiasm about joining an ambitious team and reuniting with team principal Ayao Komatsu, who was his engineer during his first F1 test. Komatsu highlighted Ocon's experience and talent as beneficial to the team's growth. Meanwhile, Hulkenberg humorously remarked on Ocon's continuous replacement of him in different teams throughout their careers. This shift comes amidst a highly competitive driver market for 2025, with Ocon's race-winning record enhancing his desirability for a new role.