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Ayao Komatsu has hinted that he has been set a target by Gene Haas for the 2024 F1 constructors’ championship.
Komatsu, who replaced Guenther Steiner as team principal for Haas, acknowledged that the team must improve upon their last-place finish in the championship last year. Although he didn’t disclose specific targets, he expressed the desire to communicate them internally before making them public. It was strongly hinted that Haas wants to avoid finishing last in the constructors’ championship again, emphasizing the competitiveness of the sport. With his engineering background, Komatsu believes that there is room for improvement in various areas and expressed confidence in being able to do a better job. Poor tire management disrupted the performances of Haas drivers last year, causing Gene Haas to label their performance as “embarrassing,” leading to Komatsu now being tasked with turning the team’s fortunes around.
