F1: Beyond The Grid Esteban Ocon: feeling at home with Haas
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Apr 15, 2025 Esteban Ocon, a talented Formula One driver now with Haas, shares his journey of adapting to a new team. He discusses the challenges he faced after leaving Alpine, including building relationships with new teammates like race engineer Laura Mueller. Ocon highlights Haas's impressive recovery from a rough start to the season and reminisces about his passion for cars and remote-control racing. Interestingly, he also shares insights from his recent acting debut in a Netflix film, blending racing life with new experiences.
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Haas Feels Like Family
- Esteban Ocon describes Haas as a big family that welcomed him warmly, making him feel at home immediately.
- The team is motivated, proud of their work, and eager to progress together this year.
Adapting to a New Team Language
- Changing teams after five years means relearning a new language and routine within the team.
- Adapting to Haas's car felt strange at first, but Ocon quickly normalized the experience.
Dedicated Engineer Laura Muller
- Laura Muller, Ocon's new race engineer, is highly dedicated, often working long hours without breaks.
- Their shared experience in DTM and mutual passion for engineering foster a strong working relationship.