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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has described the team’s turbulent start to the 2025 F1 season in Australia as a “bomb” that left him feeling “sick”.
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu described the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season in Australia as a “bomb” that made him feel sick due to the team’s turbulent performance.
The Australian Grand Prix highlighted significant issues with the VF-25, leading to Haas qualifying last, almost six-tenths off the pace.
Despite the challenging start, Komatsu commended the team’s quick response in addressing the car’s problems through rapid problem-solving and upgrades, which have gradually enhanced performance on high-speed circuits.
The team faced a major setback in Melbourne when the car’s weakness at high-speed Turns 9 and 10 affected its downforce and cornering speeds, prompting swift modifications including a revised floor for Suzuka and further upgrades at Imola.
Komatsu emphasized the team’s resilience and unity in overcoming the early struggles, with subsequent developments like the Silverstone upgrade enabling Haas to compete consistently in the top 10 and close the gap to higher-ranking teams.
He stressed the importance of continuous improvement and maximizing performance at each race weekend to leverage the progress made and secure better results in the competitive field of Formula 1.
