Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu torched reports that Oliver Bearman is demanding €6 million for next season, calling the figure "absolute nonsense" and blasting social media's tendency to amplify invented stories without fact-checking. Komatsu pointed to earlier false rumors this year—including a fabricated argument with Esteban Ocon in Miami—as proof that clickbait "cut-and-paste" journalism creates fake narratives. The Ferrari junior has shown enough potential that the American squad wants to lock him down, praising his contributions to the team's success. With Ocon departing and Rafael Camara already confirmed for one seat, finalizing Bearman's deal is critical. Komatsu acknowledged Haas made strategic mistakes that will handicap their 2027 car, making the right driver pairing essential as they chase competitiveness up the grid.
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