'Stories have been fabricated' – Ocon denies Haas rift rumours

Esteban Ocon has officially refuted reports of a rift between himself and Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, labeling the rumours regarding his potential departure as fabricated. Ocon clarified that his relationship with Komatsu remains strong, noting that he specifically joined the team due to his long-standing history with his former race engineer. Addressing the impact of the speculation, Ocon expressed frustration over the spread of misinformation, stating that such baseless reports have negatively affected his family and sponsors. Despite a challenging start to the 2026 season, he emphasized his commitment to the team's internal objectives. Looking ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix, Ocon confirmed that Haas will introduce a significant upgrade package. He will test the new components following the Sprint session to provide a direct performance comparison, with the team aiming to return to points-scoring positions after a difficult outing in Miami.