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Haas needs to ensure it improves its position within Formula 1 in the short term before considering more major changes to the way the team is structured, according to team principal Guenther Steine…
According to Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, the team needs to focus on improving its position within Formula 1 in the short term before considering any major structural changes. Despite a promising start to the 2023 season, Haas struggled with poor race pace and finished at the bottom of the constructors’ standings. While many rivals are investing heavily in new infrastructure, Haas has found success with its current setup, utilizing Dallara’s manufacturing capabilities alongside a Ferrari partnership. Steiner acknowledges the pressure to perform better and believes hard work and performance improvements are necessary to move forward. He emphasizes the need to be patient and work within the current business model to climb out of their current position. Steiner also mentions that although Haas wrote off the 2021 season to stabilize financially, the changing landscape of F1 makes a similar decision less likely. He emphasizes the importance of not settling for a consistently low finish and believes that even small improvements can make a significant difference in such a competitive field.
