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Haas is braced for a disrupted Miami GP weekend as Formula 1 moves closer to resolving ongoing concerns around energy management. Talks between the FIA, F1, and the teams have continued through April following issues seen in the opening rounds. Any agreed changes to energy deployment or harvesting will require revised software from power unit […]
Haas is preparing for potential disruptions during the upcoming Miami GP weekend due to ongoing concerns about energy management in Formula 1. Discussions between the FIA, F1, and teams have been ongoing, with changes likely requiring updated software from power unit suppliers, including Ferrari for Haas. A technical meeting on April 16 explored solutions, with a decision on preferred options scheduled for April 20. Any agreed changes must be approved by the World Motor Sport Council before implementation targeted for the Miami weekend in early May. The limited track time, especially with Miami’s Sprint format, will prioritise understanding and adapting to any new power unit software introduced in time for the race weekend. Haas, as a customer team reliant on Ferrari, will need to adjust accordingly to the changes implemented by their power unit partner to remain competitive.
