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Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has revealed the team’s uptick in results this season has convinced owner Gene Haas to invest in an unprecedented hiring spree. Komatsu was promoted to the helm prior to the season commencing as Gene Haas opted to make a change and oust long-standing Team Principal Guenther Steiner. The unexpected […]
Ayao Komatsu was promoted to Team Principal of Haas F1 prior to the season starting after Guenther Steiner was ousted by Gene Haas. Despite Steiner’s concerns about the team’s competitiveness without additional funding, Haas has shown improvement this season, accumulating more points than in the previous one. Komatsu emphasized the importance of teamwork and a positive atmosphere in achieving success, attributing the team’s progress to a united effort. Encouraging Haas Automation CEO Bob Murray to become more involved in the team and Formula 1 has been crucial in gaining support and resources for Haas’ growth. Komatsu’s strategy of educating the team’s leadership about the realities of F1 has helped align expectations and secure commitment from the owners, leading to a positive outlook for the team’s future.
