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Ocon laughs off rumours as Haas demands more in 2026

Feb.6 Esteban Ocon has dismissed rumours that he is starting the new Formula 1 season injured, laughing off claims that he was seen on crutches during the Barcelona shakedown test. The speculation prompted bemusement from the Haas driver, who said the story had been wildly misinterpreted. 'It was claimed that I was on crutches in Spain,' said Ocon. 'I thought that was absolutely outrageous – did you see that too?' The truth, he explained, was far less dramatic. 'My father was with me in Barcelona and had knee surgery, so he was using crutches,' the 29-year-old said. 'We even went together to Turn 10 to watch how the new cars behave under braking and how the front wing folds in and...
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