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Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has said the team’s main priority for Formula 1 pre-season testing is to validate
Haas returned to competitiveness with ground effect cars in 2022 but struggled in the last season, slipping to the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship due to a development ceiling on their car. The team’s fortunes did not improve after introducing a revised concept. Despite starting on the back foot with a late switch to downwash sidepod solution, team principal Komatsu is optimistic about Haas’ progress in the near future. He emphasized the team’s focus on incremental improvements and unity to move forward effectively. The short-term goal is to upgrade to a working car for better performance, with a testing program in Bahrain aimed at understanding and improving tire management. The experienced driver pairing of Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen has been praised for their good working relationship and accurate feedback, providing valuable input for the team’s development.
