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Magnussen: New Haas F1 boss dynamic will avoid “unrealistic optimism”
After Gene Haas chose not to renew Guenther Steiner’s contract, Ayao Komatsu was appointed as the new boss of the team, with a focus on elevating engineering within the management structure. Kevin Magnussen, who has been with the team since 2017, expressed a positive relationship with Komatsu and highlighted the significant changes happening within the team that are expected to impact communication and team dynamic. Despite a challenging previous season where Haas finished last, Magnussen acknowledges there will be no immediate transformation and that Komatsu is maintaining realistic expectations for the team’s progress. Both Magnussen and his teammate Nico Hulkenberg agree that the shift towards a more technical focus under Komatsu’s leadership will bring a fresh perspective to the team dynamics. They believe that Komatsu’s technical expertise and approach will contribute positively to Haas’ development trajectory, aiming for progress throughout the season while being cautious about managing initial expectations.
