Komatsu rejects rumours over Bearman contract delay
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has dismissed reports claiming Oliver Bearman’s salary demands are holding up a new deal. He described the suggestion, including a reported €6 million figure, as “absolute nonsense.”
Several Formula 1 outlets reported on speculation that Oliver Bearman’s contract situation with Haas had been delayed because he was asking for a higher salary. The reports linked the claim to one of the few remaining unresolved driver situations.
Ayao Komatsu rejected that explanation. The Haas team principal called the rumours “absolute nonsense” and also questioned the reported €6 million figure, saying he did not know “who smoked up this six million euro number.”
The discussion emerged ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix weekend. Separate reporting also noted that Haas had already announced Esteban Ocon’s exit in favour of Formula 2 frontrunner Rafael Camara for next season, while Bearman had not yet been confirmed.
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