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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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Haas cleared to travel to the F1 Italian Grand Prix following a resolution with former sponsor Uralkali

Former Haas sponsor, Uralkali confirmed that they received payment from the team, ending a dispute surrounding the team during the Dutch Grand Prix. Haas decided to split ways with Uralkali before the start of the 2022 season due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Still, most of the sponsor money was already transferred to the American…

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Hülkenberg reflects on the 2024 season with Haas, saying the team is “better and healthier”

As the 2024 Formula 1 season heads into the summer break, Nico Hulkenberg of Haas F1 Team has emerged as a standout performer. Across the first 13 rounds where both drivers finished, Hulkenberg has only been outpaced by his teammate Kevin Magnussen twice—once in the opening race in Bahrain and again in the most recent…

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“It’s so tight that it could have easily swung slightly the other way” — Kevin Magnussen talks about midfield competitiveness in F1

The Belgian Grand Prix was a race that was crucial for Haas to establish midfield dominance heading into the summer break. However, both of its drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were knocked out in Q1 and unable to make any significant impression during Sunday’s race. Magnussen finished the race in 15th before being promoted…

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Ocon “pretty happy at the moment” with personal performances following strong drive to P9 in F1 Belgian GP

Esteban Ocon drove to a solid points finish in the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, proving both his skill and the potential of his Alpine car. The French driver crossed the line in 10th place, capping off a race filled with on-track battles. The Belgian Grand Prix, held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, saw George Russell claim…

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Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant and team principal James Vowles no longer on speaking terms

Pit Debrief understands that Williams driver Logan Sargeant is no longer talking to team boss James Vowles, amid increasing speculation about his future with the team. The recent visit of Esteban Ocon to the Williams factory, along with the names of Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas being linked to Sargeant’s seat, has intensified rumours about…

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Haas drivers and Charles Leclerc share their advice to Bearman ahead of his full time F1 debut next season

With Oliver Bearman set to join Haas in Formula 1 from next season, both of the team’s current driver as well as fellow FDA graduate Charles Leclerc share their expectations and advice for the young Briton Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix and shortly after Haas’ announcement of new signing Ollie Bearman for the…

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Haas extend Ferrari technical partnership until 2028 and continue Toyota talks

Haas has extended their technical partnership with Ferrari until the end of the 2028 season. The American team will continue to benefit from Ferrari power units in the continuation of a collaboration that began in 2016, Haas’s first year of Formula 1. Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas said: “I’m thrilled to extend our relationship…

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Haas F1 boss Komatsu “very open and very honest” in the search for a second driver, Magnussen says

Haas is on the rise. The team has already scored more than twice the points from 2023, and with signing Oliver Bearman for next year the team also looks to invest in the future. Teamboss Ayao Komatsu looks to break with the philosophy of predecessor Günther Steiner who focused more on experience. The question remains…

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“Very consistent” Magnussen should “for sure” be considered by Haas or other teams regarding 2025 F1 drive — Hülkenberg

Nico Hülkenberg believes Kevin Magnussen deserves to be in the mix for the second Haas seat or a spot at another team as the 2025 F1 driver market continues to be intriguing. Since the 36-year-old joined the American-owned team in 2023, he has beaten Magnussen 24-10 in Grand Prix qualifying, and he has outscored the…

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