Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon mentioned the American workforce “discovered every part we discovered the entire final yr” throughout preseason testing in Bahrain.
Final week’s Bahrain check was the primary official run beneath the brand new automobile rules, following the shakedown in Barcelona on the finish of January.
Haas enter the brand new guidelines period after overcoming the frustration of the 2025 season, after they completed eighth within the constructors’ standings, simply 60 factors behind midfield chief Williams.
Nonetheless, the American workforce has had a very good winter to date, finishing lengthy miles in testing and exhibiting promising tempo, with Olly Bearman ending sixth total after three days of observe in Bahrain.
Esteban Ocon mentioned: “I really feel good.”
“We have been in all probability the second workforce that accomplished essentially the most laps all through the testing part.
“We’re very sturdy when it comes to reliability.
“We have been in a position to gather plenty of info, knowledge, and took a step ahead when it comes to efficiency and understanding.”
Ocon praised Haas’ readiness to get the brand new automobile on observe for first checks this winter, however identified that they discovered extra final week in Bahrain than in the complete 2025 marketing campaign.
“I feel we have been one of many first to place the automobile on observe when it comes to being prepared,” he added.
“Some groups weren’t prepared, however we have been, and we launched some updates fairly late final yr.
“So on the workforce aspect, it was very spectacular to be so ready and to have the ability to get within the automobile and put within the miles so early.
“From that side, it is good. After all we nonetheless want to know lots.
“There are plenty of issues we have to repair and enhance in the case of power administration, and we’re studying as we go.
“However total, I feel I discovered as a lot within the final three days as I did in the complete final yr.”
Haas workforce principal Ayao Komatsu revealed on Friday that Haas has additional updates in place for subsequent week’s Bahrain check, with the bundle prone to be raced in Australia.
