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Simone Resta has reportedly resigned from his role as technical director of the Haas team following a disappointing 2023 F1 season.
The 53-year-old Italian engineer, Simone Resta, is likely to either return to Ferrari or join Sauber, where he has attracted interest from several individuals, as per reports from Motorsport. Resta reportedly disagreed with the development approach promoted by Haas team owner, Gene Haas. Resta joined Haas for the 2021 season as part of a closer technical partnership between Haas and Ferrari and oversaw the design of Haas’ cars for the subsequent two seasons. However, Haas had a dismal 2023 season, finishing last in the constructors’ championship with only 12 points in 22 races. The team struggled with tyre degradation issues, leading to declines in performance on race days despite strong performances in qualifying by drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg. Despite introducing a new aerodynamic package at their home race, the United States Grand Prix, Haas’s fortunes did not improve. As Haas enters the 2024 season, they face the additional challenge of finding a new technical director.
