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Magnussen: New Haas F1 boss dynamic will avoid “unrealistic optimism”
After Gene Haas decided not to renew Guenther Steiner’s contract, Ayao Komatsu was appointed as the new team principal for Haas F1 Team. Haas emphasized the importance of having engineering at the core of team management. Kevin Magnussen, who has been with the team since 2017, noted the significant change in the team dynamics under Komatsu’s leadership. Despite a challenging 2023 season, Magnussen acknowledges that immediate improvements may not be expected, as Komatsu is taking a pragmatic approach to managing expectations. Both Magnussen and his teammate Nico Hulkenberg see potential in Komatsu’s technical expertise leading to a stronger development trajectory for the team.
