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Haas will find out if it’s made progress with another former weakness at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, as it looks to get its tires working in cooler temperatures during qualifying. The fir…
Haas is aiming to improve its tire performance in cooler temperatures at the upcoming Australian Grand Prix, following its progress in addressing former weaknesses. The unique track surface at Albert Park presents a challenge as it does not generate as much heat in the tires compared to Bahrain. With temperatures expected to stay relatively low, the team will face a new test with the softest tire compound chosen for this race weekend. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is looking forward to the different demands of the Melbourne circuit and views it as the third key race to assess the team’s overall competitiveness this season. The focus remains on optimizing long-run pace and managing tire degradation, with the team preparing to tackle potential issues such as tire graining in qualifying. Komatsu sees the next four races, including Melbourne, as crucial in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the Haas VF-24 car and devising strategies for improvement.
