Ayao Komatsu, Akio Toyoda & Tomoya Takahashi announce Haas & TGR partnership - Image credit: Haas F1 Team

Komatsu: Ocon was “very much on board” with Haas F1 development plan before their Toyota partnership

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says Ocon was sold on joining the team for 2025 long before the team’s recently announced partnership with Toyota was announced. With the announcement late last week that Haas would be partnering with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the spotlight has been on the American team, as they set their sights high…

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“Proud to see their trajectory” — Esteban Ocon impressed by Haas F1 progress ahead of move next year

Back in June, Esteban Ocon announced that he would part ways with the Enstone-based team, and it was eventually confirmed at Spa he would be joining Haas from 2025 onwards as Pit Debrief revealed earlier that month. It has not been a fun season for the Frenchman after only scoring five points so far, but…

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“Will be instrumental in our own development”: Haas F1 announce multi-year technical agreement with Toyota

On Friday morning, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team announced it has entered a technical partnership with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, calling it a “new and dynamic collaborative relationship”. Team principal Ayao Komatsu says that using Toyota’s knowledge will be significant in their development path. The Japanese manufacturer is from now on an ‘Official Technical Partner’ of Haas….

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Hülkenberg “didn’t leave much out there” after brilliant run to P6 in F1 Singapore GP qualifying

Nico Hülkenberg produced a standout performance during the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session, securing an impressive P6 amidst an Q3. The German driver, who has been consistent throughout the season, reflected on his qualifying session with satisfaction, acknowledging the smooth execution of his runs while also recognising the advantage gained due to issues faced by…

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“It’s not a great situation for F1 to restrict racing in that way” — Magnussen urges FIA to trust the drivers as he returns after serving race ban

Kevin Magnussen returned to the paddock this weekend in Singapore after serving a one-race ban during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he was replaced by Ollie Bearman. Having accumulated a total of 12 penalty points in a 12-month period, the Danish driver was forced to miss the round in Baku, becoming the first F1 driver…

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Colapinto and Bearman reflect on a whirlwind weekend after scoring points at F1 Azerbaijan GP

Rookie drivers Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman impressed during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, delivering standout performances on the tricky street circuit in Baku.  Both Bearman, subbing in for the benched Kevin Magnussen at Haas in Baku and Colapinto, replacing the axed Logan Sargeant at Williams, are only two full races into their fledgling Formula…

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F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP3 | Russell pips Leclerc to fastest time; Bearman crashes out

Final practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP got underway with cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures over the Baku City Circuit compared to Friday’s running, after a bit of rain hit before the session. Two-time Baku winner Sergio Perez was the first to go out on track, and reported it was a “bit damp” due to…

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Drivers give their thoughts on the penalty system as Magnussen sits out F1 Azerbaijan GP due to race ban

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen will miss this weekend’s event in Baku after picking up 12 penalty points within a 12-month period, which resulted in an automatic race ban for the Danish driver. He will be replaced by returning ‘super sub’ Ollie Bearman, who is set to join the American team on a permanent basis in…

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