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Esteban Ocon Embraces Ferrari Powertrain Transition at Haas: An Inside Look at F1 Engine Adaptation

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 10, 2025
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Formula One F1 - Pre-Season testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 27, 2025 Haas' Esteban Ocon during testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has candidly shared his experience of the ‘initial shock’ he felt when he first got behind the wheel of a Ferrari-powered Haas car. After a lengthy tenure with Alpine, Ocon decided to shake things up in 2025 by signing a long-term agreement with Haas, marking a significant shift in his career trajectory.

The move presented Ocon with a series of challenges, not least of which was adjusting to the Ferrari powertrain. The French driver had grown accustomed to Mercedes and Renault units, making the shift to Ferrari a significant alteration. Ocon admitted that his first outing with Haas in their 2024-spec VF-24 during a post-season test in Abu Dhabi was a surprising one.

Ocon, however, was reticent to delve into specifics about the differences between the engines. Instead, he chose to focus on the positives, noting that there are many beneficial aspects to the Ferrari powertrain. Speaking to the press, including Motorsport Week, during pre-season testing in Bahrain, Ocon shared, “There’s a lot of positives with the Ferrari power units and initially it’s a very different way of using all the systems.”

While Ocon acknowledged that the transition was initially jarring, he emphasized that the team has made significant strides in simplifying the process. The Ferrari powertrain is now more in line with what he had anticipated, and he found its performance on the track to be highly satisfactory. He also noted that the powertrain complements the car’s strengths well, indicating a seamless integration.

Ocon isn’t the only one who’s had to adapt to a new power unit this season. Carlos Sainz, formerly of Ferrari and now with Williams, has also had to get to grips with the Mercedes power unit. Sainz described the switch as the ‘biggest change’ he has had to grapple with. He noted that everything from the noises and vibrations to the operations of switches and the power unit were completely different from what he was used to. Sainz’s experience underscores the significant adjustments drivers must make when switching teams and power units in Formula 1.

As the 2025 season unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these drivers continue to adapt to their new environments and power units. Their experiences serve as a reminder of the complexities of Formula 1 racing and the constant evolution required of its participants.

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