Ayao Komatsu

“They value my experience and my feeling for set-up in the car” — Hülkenberg opens up on Audi F1 move

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Recently confirming his move to a new team powered by Audi, Hülkenberg shared his thoughts on this significant career shift and what it entails for his future. “It just happened, I don’t know how it actually happened,” Hülkenberg mused, reflecting on the fluid dynamics of the driver market that facilitated his new opportunity. His engagement…

“Tsunoda’s fault” — Komatsu unhappy with Magnussen’s penalty at F1 Chinese GP

Anu Mitha3 weeks ago03 mins

Kevin Magnussen started the Chinese Grand Prix from P17 and finished in P16 thanks to his penalty. He had crossed the line in 15th. The race was going according to the American team’s plan until Lap 27 when Magnussen got into a collision with the RB of Yuki Tsunoda at the race restart. This came…

Nico Hülkenberg signs multi-year deal to join Sauber next year and work with Audi F1 from 2026

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Nico Hülkenberg will leave Haas at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The 36-year-old German driver has signed a multi-year deal with the German manufacturer and will join the squad next year. Hülkenberg is no stranger to Sauber either. In their final year under that name before Audi take complete control, he will be one…

Haas boss Komatsu on “very positive” F1 Japanese GP as he explains Hülkenberg mistake led to horrible second start

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Despite a missed opportunity at the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu remains optimistic about the team’s trajectory for the remainder of the 2024 Formula One season. At Suzuka, Haas failed to add to their points tally as Nico Hulkenberg finished just outside the points in 11th place. Following an early race incident…

Haas F1 team at the Japanese Grand Prix (image credit Haas F1 team)

Nico Hülkenberg will “happily” take P12 starting spot for F1 Japanese GP

Sushmita Balakrishnan1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Haas F1’s Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen qualified 12th and 18th respectively for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull Max Verstappen took pole position at the Suzuka circuit followed by his teammate Sergio Perez making it a Red Bull front row lock out. Lando Norris will start his McLaren from P3. For the American owned…

Haas F1 tyre wear gains “a big game-changer” as they were a “runaway train in the wrong direction” last year, say drivers

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

One of the positive stories to come out of the first 3 rounds of the 2024 F1 season has been the impressive turnaround from Haas following a brutal 2023 campaign. They finished last in the Constructors’ Championship as horrendous tyre wear left Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg completely exposed on Sundays, regularly falling through the…

Komatsu “couldn’t be happier” after back-to-back F1 points but Magnussen strategy error is something “we’ve got to look into”

David Coath2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Haas F1 Team are currently P7 in the 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship after back-to-back races saw them score points. Meanwhile the rest of the field below them is yet to score. Unsurprisingly, Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is delighted and told Sky Sports F1, “Amazing team effort, I couldn’t be happier.” However, the man now…

“Once again we were stronger in race pace than quali pace” — Magnussen on Haas’ double points finish at F1 Australian GP

Melis Öktür2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The Dane’s 10th-place in Australia on Sunday was his first points finish of the season. With Nico Hülkenberg finishing ninth, Haas achieved their first double points since the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix with Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen. The team has had a very encouraging start under new boss Ayao Komatsu, with Hülkenberg finishing 10th…

“We’ve made very good progress in a very little amount of time” — Hülkenberg praises Haas’ turnaround after double points finish in F1 Australian GP

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Haas driver Nico Hülkenberg shared insights into how strategic decisions and a collaborative team environment have led to successful outcomes in recent races. When asked about the team’s approach to strategy, Hülkenberg noted the importance of adaptability, especially when starting from less advantageous positions. At Albert Park on Sunday, the German started on hards and…

“Complete bullshit” — Komatsu strongly rejects Haas was unsporting with tactics in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Melis Öktür2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Ayao Komatsu, the boss of Haas Formula 1, has called the team’s alleged “unsportsmanlike” behavior during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix “complete bullshit.” Kevin Magnussen received a 10-second penalty for contact with Alex Albon at turn 4 on the restart, and he followed it up with another after passing Yuki Tsunoda off track at the…