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Haas has become the first Formula 1 team to officially launch its 2024 campaign – revealing images of the design
The Haas F1 Team enters its third year under the latest ground effect regulations, aiming to bounce back from a difficult season. The team finished last in the Constructors’ Championship in 2023, scoring only 12 points due to tire degradation issues. As a result, Team Principal Guenther Steiner was replaced by Ayao Komatsu, previously the Head of Trackside Engineering, to prioritize engineering. The driver lineup remains unchanged, with Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg returning as the team’s experienced pairing. The team has unveiled its 2024 challenger, the VF-24, featuring a livery evolution and increased branding from sponsors MoneyGram and Play’n GO. The car will debut at Silverstone on February 11 and undergo pre-season testing in Bahrain. Chairman and owner Gene Haas is optimistic about improving the team’s overall performance with the VF-24 and the experienced drivers.
