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Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has explained why it’s “not acceptable” to scrap 2025 F1 development in favour of an early start on next year’s rules cycle, akin to a tactic the outfit employed in 2021.
In 2021, Komatsu and then-Team Principal Guenther Steiner decided not to invest in developing Haas’ current generation car due to limited financial resources and a period of stagnation, focusing instead on the ground effect car for 2022. The strategy paid off, with Haas significantly improving from scoring zero points in 2021 to scoring 37 and finishing seventh in 2022. Despite upcoming major rule changes in 2026, Haas remains committed to developing the VF-25, as they believe improvement is necessary to stay competitive. The team’s financial position is stronger now, with partnerships and alliances contributing to their growth. Wind tunnel time has been allocated for 2026 development, but the focus remains primarily on the VF-25 for Haas.
