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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'Connor8 months ago8 months 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 Coath8 months ago8 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 Öktür8 months ago8 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 Martin8 months ago8 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 Öktür8 months ago8 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…

Magnussen and Hulkenberg praise Komatsu for creating “very healthy” and “positive” atmosphere at Haas F1

James O'Connor8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

The big shock on the team bosses’ side during the winter break was the decision of Gene Haas not to renew Guenther Steiner’s contract with the team. The Italian-American had been Team Principal of Haas from its first race in 2016 right through to the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Trackside Engineering Director Ayao Komatsu…

Former Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner reflects on exit: “I can see that I stayed too long”

Sushmita Balakrishnan8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner left the team abruptly in January after 10 years of working with the team, between setting up the squad and then as team principal from 2016 to 2023. After a disappointing finish to their 2023 where the team was last in the Constructors’ Championship, team owner Gene Haas decided…

Haas boss Komatsu hails “impressive” and “special” F1 debutant Bearman

Chiara Martin9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Haas team leader Ayao Komatsu has spoken highly of Oliver Bearman’s impressive Formula 1 debut for Ferrari, suggesting he deserves a full-time spot. However, he was careful not to guarantee a 2025 seat at Haas for the young driver. Bearman stepped in for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Sainz needed an…

Hulkenberg will “return the favour later in the season” to Magnussen as “great team effort” lands Haas a point in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Nico Hulkenberg got Haas off and running in the 2024 season as he bagged a point for the team at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with a large bit of help coming from teammate Kevin Magnussen. The German driver was one of four not to pit behind the early Safety Car caused by Lance Stroll’s…