Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu accepted his drivers' explanation for their collision at Silverstone, absolving both Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon of blame. Instead, Komatsu pointed to a systemic failure within the American squad, stating the team's inability to maximize performance throughout the weekend put their drivers in a position for the incident. Despite an upgrade that saw Bearman reach Q3 before a penalty, the team "executed a terrible race," finishing out of the points.
The collision at Brooklands, on a damp track with drivers fighting for the narrow dry line, was deemed a racing incident by both Komatsu and the stewards. Komatsu emphasized the need for Haas to execute "three clean days" every race weekend, ensuring the car's potential isn't wasted by poor strategy or starting grid positions. This American team needs to find consistency if they want to capitalize on their pace moving forward.
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