Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has always vocally expressed belief in his ability, and he now feels vindicated by his Azerbaijan Grand Prix result.
Eighth position in Baku marked Ocon’s highest finish of 2026 in a campaign where the Frenchman was often held back by inconsistency in the way Haas’ car parts perform – an issue that is understood to have plagued him more than team-mate Oliver Bearman, although the situation has improved of late.
