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As the 2024 Formula 1 season approaches, a key figure at the Haas Formula 1 team has reportedly left the squad after a difficult campaign last year.
According to Motorsport Italy, Haas has suffered a setback as their Technical Director, Simone Resta, has reportedly left the team. Resta is expected to either return to Ferrari or join the Stake team. There are suggestions that Resta was not in line with the development strategy implemented by team owner Gene Haas. In the 2022 season, Haas struggled and finished at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship with just 12 points. While the VF-23 car showed good pace in qualifying, it lacked competitiveness in the races. Despite a major car upgrade introduced at the US Grand Prix, the team failed to improve its immediate performance. Resta joined Haas in 2021 to strengthen their relationship with Ferrari, which dates back to Haas’ entry into F1 in 2016.
