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Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu thinks the team’s performance on one of its worst circuits in Suzuka shows it
The American team couldn’t secure points in the third consecutive race due to an anti-stall issue affecting Nico Hulkenberg during the standing restart, causing him to lose positions. Despite this setback, Komatsu found encouragement in Haas’ performance at the Japanese race, although they fell further behind Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship. The track at Suzuka was a real test for the VF-24 car, revealing weaknesses that need addressing with new parts and aggressive development for future races. While the team had positives from the race, there are still areas for improvement, especially in terms of overall downforce in high-speed corners, a weakness that needs attention. Looking towards the next race in China, Komatsu believes there is room for improvement, acknowledging the challenges of setting up the cars optimally for the Sprint format in Shanghai.
