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Haas’ progress after its woeful start to the 2025 F1 season is partly down to what Team Principal Ayao Komatsu described as an “educated guess”.
Haas’ turnaround in the 2025 Formula 1 season was partly due to an “educated guess” made by Team Principal Ayao Komatsu.
Following a disappointing start in Australia, where both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman struggled, the team identified stability issues with the VF-25 in high-speed corners at Albert Park Circuit.
The problem, related to the design of the floor, was not initially detected during testing, leading Komatsu to green-light a quick tweak that eventually proved successful.
The team worked to rectify the issue starting from the Japanese Grand Prix, and a strategic adjustment made before Suzuka paid off with Bearman scoring points with a 10th-place finish.
Komatsu’s approach of making educated guesses and quick adjustments helped Haas salvage its season, with positive results validating the team’s decisions despite the initial setbacks in Australia.
