Esteban Ocon has reacted to the news that Toyota Gazoo Racing and the Haas Formula 1 team have formed a multi-year technical partnership. This collaboration marks Toyota's return to the sport, reigniting its involvement since its withdrawal as a works team and engine supplier in 2009.

Komatsu was clear that the agreement with Toyota would have no bearing on the Ferrari relationship, which was extended to the end of 2028 in July. When talks with Toyota started earlier this year, he ensured total clarity and transparency with Ferrari, calling it the “foundation” of the Haas team.

Haas's new Formula One technical partnership with Toyota is aimed at enhancing long-standing arrangements with Ferrari rather than replacing them, team boss Ayao Komatsu said on Friday.

The Haas Formula 1 team has signed a huge multi-year partnership with an American insurance company, effective from the United States Grand Prix at COTA.

Esteban Ocon decided to sign with Haas without knowing the Ferrari-powered team would go on to also announce a new alliance with Toyota. Ocon,

Esteban Ocon made the decision to sign with Haas without knowing that the Ferrari-powered team would later announce a significant partnership with Toyota. Ocon, whose relationship with the struggling Alpine team collapsed in 2024,