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Haas F1 issues “we can race” verdict after strong Bahrain GP
The Haas drivers dropping back and making early tyre stops was a regular feature of Sundays last year, often leading to good grid positions going to waste. The team focused on addressing this issue with the VF-24 design and concentrated on long runs during the Bahrain test. Nico Hulkenberg’s Q3 and 10th place in Bahrain GP qualifying boosted the team, despite lacking low fuel experience. Unfortunately, Hulkenberg’s race was ruined by an incident, but Kevin Magnussen’s 12th place from 15th on the grid showed significant race form improvement compared to last year. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu highlighted the team’s progress despite challenges faced during the development of last year’s VF-23. Being competitive in the midfield this year is a positive sign for Haas, although challenges lie ahead on different track types. Las”
