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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has asserted that the team must expand its existing workforce to avoid members enduring a “breakdown” during the F1 season.
In Komatsu’s debut season as Haas team boss, the American outfit finished seventh in the Constructors’ Standings, marking its best championship result since 2018. Despite their smaller working contingent, Haas managed to outperform more established rivals, including Williams. The team’s collective work ethic has been praised, but Komatsu has emphasized the need for sustainable effort over the course of a busy calendar. As the team prepares for the 2025 season with a new driver lineup, including Esteban Ocon and rookie Oliver Bearman, the focus remains on progressing from their previous season’s achievements towards a target of sixth place. Despite falling short of their ambitions last season due to Alpine’s resurgence, team owner Gene Haas expressed appreciation for the team’s efforts, providing added motivation to continue striving for success.
