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Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has explained the “significant” choice to deviate from Ferrari’s proposed front-suspension layout for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
According to reports in Italian media, Ferrari is set to switch to a pull-rod front suspension for the first time since 2015 for the upcoming campaign. Haas usually borrows many components from Ferrari, but this year they decided to carry over the 2024 Ferrari front suspension components. The decision was made after careful consideration by Haas management and technical team, including Technical Director Andrea De Sordo and Head of Aero Davide Paganelli. Haas chose to prioritize competitiveness in 2025, leading them to opt for a carryover suspension and make changes to the monocoque chassis for the new season. Despite successfully upgrading the VF-24, Haas felt that the chassis limited further performance enhancements, prompting the decision to change.
