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“Once again we were stronger in race pace than quali pace” — Magnussen on Haas’ double points finish at F1 Australian GP

Melis Öktür11 months ago11 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 Martin12 months ago12 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…

“Going to happen through the season” — Albon predicts other midfield F1 teams to copy tactics used by Haas in Saudi Arabia

James O'Connor12 months ago12 months ago09 mins

It’s almost 2 weeks on from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the topic of the tactics used by Haas continues to be one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock at present. With Kevin Magnussen picking up two 10-second time penalties for contact with Alex Albon and passing Yuki Tsunoda off…

“Complete bullshit” — Komatsu strongly rejects Haas was unsporting with tactics in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Melis Öktür12 months ago12 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'Connor12 months ago12 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…

Magnussen admits he needs to be “more on the ball” with car set-up “compromise” in F1 qualifying sessions

Nicolas Lopes12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

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…

“Not how I want to go racing” — Williams F1 Team Principal Vowles on the tactics of Haas at Saudi Arabian GP

Syrine Ferchichi12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

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….

Albon and Sargeant shift focus to Australian GP after a frustrating weekend for Williams at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Öykü Ceylan12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

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…

Magnussen reflects on “harsh” penalties and “good teamwork” after tactically helping Haas to a points finish in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Magdalena Put12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

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…

Albon says drivers “must return the position back” if they overtake off-track like Magnussen at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Öykü Ceylan12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

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…