diff --git a/tests/files/packet_debian12-custom-cni-helm.yml b/tests/files/packet_debian12-custom-cni-helm.yml
index 10dada0dc76..183a7caf1aa 100644
--- a/tests/files/packet_debian12-custom-cni-helm.yml
+++ b/tests/files/packet_debian12-custom-cni-helm.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ cloud_image: debian-12
 mode: default
 
 # Kubespray settings
+kube_owner: root
 kube_network_plugin: custom_cni
 custom_cni_chart_namespace: kube-system
 custom_cni_chart_release_name: cilium
@@ -14,3 +15,8 @@ custom_cni_chart_version: 1.14.3
 custom_cni_chart_values:
   cluster:
     name: kubespray
+  hubble:
+    enabled: false
+  ipam:
+    operator:
+      clusterPoolIPv4PodCIDR: "{{ kube_pods_subnet }}"