Esteban Ocon’s solid Friday practice showing at the Hungarian Grand Prix marks a major turning point for Haas, after months of car imbalance and inconsistency that plagued both him and rookie Ollie Bearman. With multiple part swaps and a new rear wing, Ocon finally found comfort in the car, finishing 12th in both sessions — a rare positive after going pointless since Monaco. Team boss Ayao Komatsu acknowledged the drivers’ frustrations, admitting the unpredictable car behavior has been tough to pin down. For Ocon, this feels like a breakthrough: the car finally “felt right,” and while he remains cautious with a fresh engine incoming, the mood is cautiously optimistic. This could be the catalyst Haas needs to regain midfield competitiveness and start scoring points again.

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