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Haas is said to be encouraged by what its Head of Aerodynamics calls a “massive boost” in its car development with the new Formula 1 season just weeks away.
The American team has been focused on improving their VF-25 challenger over the off-season, particularly concentrating on the rear end of the car under the guidance of their new Head of Aerodynamics, David Paganelli, who is on secondment from Ferrari. Paganelli has expressed optimism about the initial progress made on the car, highlighting the work done on the rear wing as a significant improvement for 2025. The team aimed to address the lack of competitiveness on certain tracks from the previous season by designing a more versatile car that can perform well across different circuit characteristics and in hotter conditions. The team’s drivers, Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, are set to further test the car in Bahrain this week as part of F1’s official pre-season testing programme, following a shakedown run at Silverstone. Despite Bearman’s previous F1 experience in 2024, he insists he is still a rookie for the upcoming season.
