Tom Clarkson

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Haas have started the new era of Formula One in style.

Hello and welcome to F1 Beyond the Grid.

I'm Tom Clarkson and my guest this week is Haas Team Principal Ayo Komatsu.

Ayo's only been in charge of the team since 2024, but what I think comes across in our chat is how much of a natural leader he is.

He empowers people, he listens to them, and he makes the right calls when necessary.

Just look at how the team recovered from a very difficult start to last season.

We talk a lot about drivers.

What does Io expect from Esteban Ocon this season?

How much potential does Oli Behrmann have?

I also ask Io about his relationship with team owner Gene Haas, in whom he saw a different side at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, where both of them drove a Haas F1 car up the famed hill climb.

Io's been with Haas since their debut season in 2016, and I think it's clear to see how much this team means to him.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.