Why Only Oliver Bearman Has the New Ferrari F1 Engine at Haas
core_answer: Haas chỉ trang bị động cơ Ferrari nâng cấp cho Oliver Bearman tại Monza vì Ocon đã được ưu tiên hai lần trước đó (phanh tại Montreal, trợ lực lái tại Budapest) và Bearman đang dẫn 18-3 trong bảng điểm tay đua.
key_facts: Ferrari tung bản nâng cấp động cơ thứ hai trong mùa 2025 tại Monza thông qua cơ chế ADUO.; Ferrari chỉ sản xuất số lượng tối thiểu: một động cơ mới cho Haas và một cho Cadillac.; Bearman dẫn Ocon 18-3 trong bảng điểm tay đua trước chặng Monza.; Ocon nhận nâng cấp phanh tại Montreal và trợ lực lái tại Budapest trước đó.; Monza là đường đua nhạy cảm công suất động cơ nhất lịch đua F1.
source: Motorsport.com | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn
related_qa: q: Tại sao Haas không đợi đủ hai động cơ mới rồi mới lắp cho cả hai xe?, a: Komatsu cho rằng việc để hiệu năng nằm trong gara là lãng phí, đặc biệt tại Monza nơi công suất động cơ quyết định kết quả.; q: Ocon có thể làm gì để cạnh tranh với Bearman tại Monza?, a: Ocon có thể sử dụng chiến thuật pit stop sớm để giành vị trí thay vì dựa vào tốc độ trên đường thẳng, nhưng lợi thế động cơ của Bearman là rất lớn.; q: Quyết định này có ảnh hưởng đến tương lai của Ocon tại Haas?, a: Mùa giải kém cỏi với chỉ 3 điểm cùng việc bị bỏ qua trong phân bổ động cơ có thể làm suy yếu vị thế đàm phán của Ocon cho mùa giải 2026.
Monza, one of the highest-speed circuits in Formula 1 history. Where the engine is not just the heart of the car, but the weapon that decides the fate of an entire weekend. Yet at Ferrari's own home turf, Haas has raised eyebrows across the paddock by equipping only one car with the latest upgraded engine — Oliver Bearman's car. The question is not just 'why', but: what lies beneath this seemingly unfair decision?
The context of this story originates from a new regulation called ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities). During the years of the total power unit freeze, mid-season performance upgrades were nearly impossible. But ADUO has changed the game, allowing engine manufacturers to develop and introduce upgrades within defined quotas. Ferrari, with ambitions of chasing the championship in the final year of the current engine era, has not hesitated to use this mechanism to deploy its second engine upgrade of the 2026 season right at Monza — a bold statement of technical ambition.
However, what makes this decision complex is the resource allocation. Under the regulations, Ferrari is obligated to supply new parts to customer teams, but not obligated to supply enough for all cars. And Ferrari has chosen to produce exactly the minimum quantity to satisfy the regulation: just one upgraded engine for Haas and one for Cadillac. This creates a clear technical asymmetry within the American team.
Whose decision was it? The answer lies in Haas's meeting room, where Team Principal Ayao Komatsu made the choice based on a clear logical framework. Bearman was chosen not because he is a young talent backed by Ferrari, but for two systematic reasons: first, Ocon had already received priority twice earlier in the season — brakes at Montreal and power steering at Budapest; second, Bearman leads Ocon 18-3 in the drivers' championship. This is a points-maximization decision, communicated transparently by Komatsu: "There's no point in bullshitting" — a rare statement in an F1 world known for opacity.
That transparency is the key point. Komatsu didn't just make the decision; he explained the entire process, from Ocon's brake-locking issues, to his more vocal complaints about power steering, to why Bearman gets priority this time. "We don't have any hidden agenda," Komatsu said. But behind that transparency lies a harsh reality: in a midfield team, resources are always scarce, and every allocation decision is a matter of survival.
The tactical impact at Monza is undeniable. Monza is the most power-sensitive circuit on the calendar, where a few percentage points of engine power can translate into tenths of a second per lap on the long straights. With the upgraded engine, Bearman doesn't just have better speed; he has tactical advantages: the ability to overtake rivals on the straights, the ability to defend when attacked, and flexibility in pit stop timing. Conversely, Ocon will face a challenging weekend knowing his car doesn't have the same weapon.
But there's a counter-intuitive angle few have noticed: this decision could create a dangerous data trap. When two cars in the same team have clearly different performance levels, any speed comparison between Bearman and Ocon at Monza will be confounded. If Bearman is faster, people will say it's because of the engine; if Ocon is slower, people will blame the lack of upgrade. This makes evaluating the true capabilities of both drivers extremely difficult, and could lead to false conclusions about the intra-team power dynamic.
A bigger risk lies in Ocon's reaction. Despite Komatsu's clear explanation, being passed over for a major decision can affect the morale of an experienced driver like Ocon. He's having a forgettable season with just 3 points, and not getting the new engine at Monza could be seen as a sign of his diminishing status within the team. Komatsu acknowledged: "Ocon won't be happy not to have PU number four," but he emphasized this is the best decision for the team.
This decision also reflects a larger trend in modern F1. The rise of the ADUO mechanism is creating a two-tier playing field: teams with engine development capability will increasingly pull away from teams dependent on supply. Haas, despite being a Ferrari customer, cannot control Ferrari's engine development pace. They can only utilize what's provided, and in this case, they only receive half the potential power.
And then there's another layer of meaning: this is the final year of the current engine era before the new 2026 regulations. Ferrari is spending development resources on the 2026 season, a decision that shows they believe this year's championship opportunity is real. But it also raises the question: are they trading future preparation for immediate success? The answer may only come when the 2026 season begins.
Looking at the full picture, Haas's decision is not just a story about technology or tactics. It's a lesson in resource management in a fiercely competitive environment, where transparency can be the most powerful tool for maintaining driver trust. Komatsu chose to confront the issue head-on rather than avoid it, and that deserves recognition.
But the biggest question remains open: is transparency enough to soothe a driver who feels left behind? And will this decision actually deliver the points Haas needs, or will it become a crack in the relationship between two drivers, affecting the team's development for the rest of the season? When the meeting room door closes, only time will tell.