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Ocon Quashes 2026 Haas Rumors, Praises Ferrari Power

2/2/2026

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  • Esteban Ocon (F1 driver) dismissed rumors that he would drive the 2026 Haas F1 car while using crutches, clarifying the crutches belonged to his father after knee surgery.
  • Ocon praised Haas's test, noting the reliability of Ferrari's power unit and the 2026 hybrid cars' strong acceleration.
  • He expects Mercedes to lead, while Audi and Cadillac could struggle, and Ocon with Bearman worry overtaking will be harder despite the Overtake Mode.