Esteban Ocon has officially signed a multi-year contract with Haas F1 Team, starting in the 2025 season, marking him as the first Formula One Grand Prix winner to join the team since its inception in 2016. Ocon, who is leaving Alpine at the end of the current season, expressed excitement about the ambitious plans of Haas and the opportunity to work with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu again. Komatsu noted Ocon's extensive experience and talent as beneficial for the team's growth, especially alongside rookie Oliver Bearman. Haas team owner Gene Haas emphasized the importance of having a proven driver like Ocon to enhance their competitive edge. The announcement follows the departures of Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg, leaving Haas with a new driver lineup aimed at improving their performance in the standings. Ocon has a solid track record with 146 career starts and a victory at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.