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Haas defends decision to sign controversial Ocon

Jul.31 Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has defended his decision to sign the talented but controversial Esteban Ocon for 2025. The move ousts the team's long-standing Danish racer Kevin Magnussen, and pairs current Alpine driver Ocon, 27, with teenage rookie Oliver Bearman next year and beyond. 'I think Esteban has proven what he can do,' Komatsu said at Spa-Francorchamps last weekend. 'He's scored a lot of points and won a race. He's achieved a lot already. 'Again, his battle with Fernando Alonso was pretty impressive. And he's only 27 – he's still got a lot to offer. I think he's got an incredible determination and work ethic.' However, Ocon is regularly involved in highly contentious...
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