Spicy questions and entertaining challenges
Haas team-mates Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman recently stepped away from Formula 1 duties to take part in the Hot Ones Versus challenge, a popular YouTube series that combines spicy food with difficult questions. The format required the drivers to answer uncomfortable or tricky questions to avoid eating increasingly hot chicken wings.
Among the challenges, they were asked to rank current and former team-mates, predict which driver on the grid could retire at the end of the season, and even had Ocon jokingly declare that "NASCAR is better than F1."
Key Highlights
- Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman appeared on the popular Hot Ones Versus YouTube series.
- The Haas drivers faced tough questions, friendship challenges and blindfolded F1 games.
- Fans praised the duo's chemistry and called for more F1 teams to take part.
- Bearman has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 season, while Haas remain in the midfield battle.
Friendship tests and off-track fun
Beyond the spicy questions, the pair also participated in several light-hearted activities that showcased their relationship away from the circuit. Ocon and Bearman faced a friendship quiz, competed against each other on a Scalextric track, and attempted to identify Formula 1 circuits purely by touch while blindfolded. The episode highlighted the easy-going dynamic between the two Haas drivers and offered fans a different perspective on their personalities.
Fans love the Haas partnership
The video quickly gained attention across social media platforms, with many viewers praising both drivers and their chemistry. "That was great. The current crop of young drivers is great. Tons of talent and great personality," one fan wrote on Reddit.
Another viewer on YouTube commented: "First Valtteri and Checo, now Ollie and Estie Bestie? I hope this is a running theme and we get all 11 teams!" Several fans also pointed out how naturally the two drivers interacted throughout the episode.
"Haas team is so unproblematic, people have to make up drama. These two get along so well," one social media user posted. Another added: "Ocon saying Alpine is the worst and Ollie almost choking is the best part of this video."
Other comments included: "Esteban almost getting knocked out on the first wing is the most Esteban thing ever", "I swear these two are doing all the side quests there are. I love it!" and "Didn't know I needed F1 on Hot Ones until now hahahaha, love it!"
Bearman leading the way on track
While the duo were entertaining fans away from racing, Bearman has also impressed on track during the 2026 campaign.
The young Brit currently sits ninth in the drivers' championship with 18 points, significantly ahead of Ocon, who is 16th with one point. Their performances have helped Haas climb to seventh in the constructors' standings. The team trails Racing Bulls by just two points in the battle for sixth place, while maintaining a 12-point advantage over Williams in eighth.
