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Haas F1 bases in Italy and the UK working “a lot more together” under Komatsu, says the team’s new technical director

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Photo Credit: MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

Hulkenberg highlights Komatsu’s F1 strengths and warns “no one can bull**** him because he knows what’s going on”

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Haas F1 Team had a 2023 season to forget. They finished the year bottom of the standings and despite having a good car for qualifying, would consistently struggle for pace on race day. The VF-23 suffered from excessive tyre overheating and this was most evident on demanding circuits and in warmer climates. Inevitably, someone had…

Magnussen believes Komatsu is “going to change the dynamic and communication across the whole organisation” at Haas F1

Luciano Calamante9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen said no “unrealistic optimism” should be had with the new team leadership. The 2024 season will see a new team principal for the American squad, after owner Gene Haas removed previous boss Guenther Steiner who was out of contract, promoting Ayao Komatsu from his trackside engineering role. Haas had argued that…

Haas reveals their 2024 F1 car and announces new technical structure under Komatsu; pessimistic about its chances at the start of the season: “Back of the grid, if not last”

Nicolas Lopes10 months ago10 months ago013 mins

Haas becomes the first team to show their new car ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season, as they revealed their new car design philosophy and a revised livery that the VF-24 will carry throughout this year. The American squad also announced a new technical structure under the leadership of Ayao Komatsu, with the appointment…