Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu dismisses reports that contract talks with driver Oliver Bearman have been delayed because he is demanding a much higher salary. Several outlets report that Komatsu characterises the claims as “nonsense” and rejects the idea that money expectations are behind any delay in a new agreement.
Sky News and Sky Sports both specifically reference coverage alleging Bearman wants an annual £5m, and say Komatsu responds by disputing that framing. Channel NewsAsia also reports Komatsu lashing out at the rumours, though its provided summary does not add additional details beyond the denial.
The coverage largely aligns on the central point: Komatsu is publicly denying that Bearman’s salary demands are affecting contract extension discussions. The main differences are in emphasis—some outlets foreground the alleged £5m figure, while others present the denial more generally without repeating the number.
