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Haas owner Gene Haas does not have to subsidize his Formula 1 team for the first time this year as it hits the budget cap, according to team principal Ayao Komatsu. The American team joined the gri…
According to team principal Ayao Komatsu, Haas owner Gene Haas will not have to financially support his Formula 1 team for the first time this year, as they are now operating within the budget cap. The team, entering its tenth season after finishing seventh in the constructors’ championship in 2024, has seen commercial growth that allows them to meet the budget requirements without external funding. Komatsu highlights the need for a shift in mindset to align with the budget cap, emphasizing the importance of competitiveness within those constraints. Despite being the smallest team with 330 personnel, Haas focuses on efficiency through outsourcing parts and car build, aiming to maximize resources and strengths. By partnering with Ferrari for components and addressing other inefficiencies, Haas plans to maintain its competitive edge in the F1 circuit without relying on owner funding.
