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…
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…
Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen admitted he needs to be more “on the ball” with his choices for car set-up going forward in the 2024 Formula 1 season, as he conceded he often trades too much qualifying pace in order to have a strong race car, leaving him trailing behind team-mate Nico Hulkenberg and on…
The 2024 season has underscored the intense competition among the bottom five teams, with a mere one-point difference separating sixth from 10th place in the standings. However, tensions flared as multiple team managers expressed disappointment over Kevin Magnussen deliberately slowing down Tsunoda, Albon, Ocon, Sargeant and Ricciardo after receiving two 10-second penalties during the race….
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix delivered its share of action, particularly for Williams driver Alex Albon. Albon, who kicked off the race from the 12th position, found himself in an early scrap with Magnussen and Esteban Ocon. The battle with Magnussen intensified, leading to a collision that resulted in a 10-second time penalty for the…
Kevin Magnussen provided a hefty dose of entertainment to fans during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as he deliberately held up the chasing pack to aid his teammate. The tactic worked, with Nico Hulkenberg picking up a crucial point for Haas. By that stage Magnussen’s own race had been spoiled after he incurred two 10-second…
Alex Albon has voiced concerns about the potential repercussions of Kevin Magnussen’s controversial off-track pass of Yuki Tsunoda during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, branding it as “cheeky” and expressing worries about its potential impact on the sport. “I think that was fair,” Albon remarked when questioned about the penalty imposed on Magnussen for his…
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…
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…
After the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, RB F1’s Yuki Tsunoda voiced his concerns over what he deems an “unfair” strategy employed by Haas. The race unfolded with unexpected drama as Nico Hulkenberg clinched a P10 finish for the American owned team, leaving Tsunoda questioning the fairness behind their tactics. The controversy arose after Kevin Magnussen…
