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Nico Hulkenberg concedes that Haas didn’t receive the instant “boom” the team needed from its recent Formula 1 upgrades to
After acknowledging that they had reached a development limit with their previous car concept, Haas finally switched to the downwash sidepod solution in Austin. However, despite some improvements, the American team continues to struggle for competitiveness and dropped to the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship. Nico Hulkenberg stated that this should serve as a wake-up call for the entire team. Hulkenberg mentioned that the upgrade did not provide a significant increase in performance and immediate results, and further progress will only be evident in 2024. The Sprint format in Brazil will pose another challenge for Haas to maximize the potential of their updated VF-23 car. It’s possible that Haas could choose to withdraw both cars to the pitlane to escape the parc ferme restrictions. Hulkenberg, who secured his first F1 pole position at Interlagos in 2010, emphasized the need for improved performance rather than relying on rain to improve their fortunes.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
