Why only Oliver Bearman has the new Ferrari F1 engine at Haas

Oliver Bearman is the only Haas driver to run Ferrari's updated Formula 1 power unit at the Italian Grand Prix. According to team principal Ayao Komatsu, the decision was made because Esteban Ocon had received upgrades earlier than his teammate on two recent occasions.

Ferrari is introducing its second powertrain upgrade of the year at its home race, courtesy of the latest ADUO rulings, and is bound by regulations to supply the new parts to its customers, namely Haas and Cadillac. However, only one unit is available to each American squad.

Komatsu admitted that Bearman's position in the drivers' championship, with 18 points to Ocon's three, was a part of the consideration, but the situation was more complex than that. The new powertrain is expected to be a huge performance differentiator, particularly on Monza's long straights.

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