The Haas Formula 1 team has finally confirmed that Oliver Bearman will race in the Azerbaijan GP as replacement for Kevin Magnussen, who has been banned for a race after accumulating 12 penalty points. The choice of Ollie Bearman was never really in doubt given that...
Nico Hulkenberg insists that his incidents with RB drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda in the early laps at Monza were “just normal racing”. The German says that he’s not battling the Italian cars harder than anyone else, despite Haas and RB being in a close...
Kevin Magnussen will serve a one-race ban and miss the Azerbaijan GP after picking up two penalty points in Monza and bringing his points total for the past year to 12. Although Haas has made no announcement his seat is likely to be taken by Ferrari reserve Oliver...
A threat to the Haas Formula 1 team’s participation in the Italian GP is over after the team paid former sponsor Uralkali the money that it was owed. A legal dispute over the payment meant that there was a chance that the team could have been blocked from taking its...
Haas are enjoying a better start to the season than expected. The car is proving to be competitive, updates are working, and an aggressive development plan is in force. Owner Gene Haas has promised future investments should the new Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu,...
According to the pre-season statements of the new Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu, the start of 2024 was going to be a struggle for Haas. The managerial and technical changes over winter could have badly affected the American team. However, Gene Haas' men have been able...
The Monaco GP was a disappointing event for Haas, with Kevin Magnussen triggering an incident that put both VF-24 cars out of the race. This is the latest page in an increasingly worrying chapter for Magnussen, whose future with the team is in danger. Ayao Komatsu has...
Esteban Ocon is emerging as an increasingly central player in the driver market. He is understood to have begun contract talks with Haas as he evaluates the different options for 2025. With his existing Alpine contract expiring this year, the Frenchman faces some big...
The driver market continues to move well before the traditional summer heights of "silly season". This morning, Haas announced that it will part ways with Nico Hulkenberg at the end of 2024. Only minutes later, Stake F1 Kick Sauber announced their deal with the German...
With its VF-24, the Haas team is certainly one of the positive surprises at the beginning of 2024. The small American team, expected by many to be at the back, has instead proven capable of competing fully within the midfield. The Japanese GP, on the technical Suzuka...
Much like Williams last season, Haas have emerged as the 'surprise' of 2024. Similarly, they have taken 7th in the standings, securing four points in the first four rounds. The Racing Bulls are just behind, with 7 points and the five leading teams clearly still...
Nico Hulkenberg reveals that he is exploring many options across the F1 grid. With several seats available for next season, the 36-year-old is working to find the best possible destination. As reported over the winter break, Hulkenberg is a driver with more than one...
Haas will introduce their first upgrades of 2024 in China, bringing improvements to the VF-24 relatively early in the year. For a team whose mid-season development is typically a weakness, this is welcome news. It was only last season that Haas took until the...
On the wings of enthusiasm following their double points finish in Melbourne, Haas arrives at Suzuka with the intention of again capitalising on any opportunities. The change in the team's approach compared to recent years is evident. The VF-24 is highly competitive...
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu confirms the American outfit has taken measures to strengthen their mid-season development. Unlike previous seasons, the US team has no intentions of falling backwards and losing out to rivals. Upgrades will arrive sooner than...
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu makes no secret of the disadvantages his staff face to compete in Formula 1. Komatsu's team currently sits 6th in the standings after two races, but the real challenge is yet to come. Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg qualified for...
