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Haas was ahead of schedule during pre-season testing and has a car that could be more competitive in races than first expected, according to team principal Ayao Komatsu. Haas finish bottom of the c…
Haas managed to exceed expectations during pre-season testing, with team principal Ayao Komatsu indicating that their car could be more competitive in races than initially anticipated. Despite a tough 2023 season where they finished at the bottom of the constructors’ championship standings, Haas displayed strong qualifying pace but struggled during races. Komatsu, who took over from Guenther Steiner in the off-season, initially cautioned about a challenging start to the season, but he is now more optimistic about the team’s progress on the track. Komatsu was pleased with the team’s performance during testing, highlighting driver confidence as a key factor contributing to their success. Both Komatsu and driver Kevin Magnussen expressed optimism about the progress and improvements made with the 2024 Haas car, especially in terms of race trim and consistency. Magnussen mentioned that although the team is still working on addressing certain issues, they are making progress and expect tight competition among teams in the upcoming season.
