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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says there will be news about the future driver line-up “soon,” with two vacancies still to be filled for 2025. The driver market has slowed down in recent months, …
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu stated that there will be upcoming news regarding the team’s future driver line-up, as there are still two vacant seats to be filled for the 2025 season. The driver market has recently slowed down, with Nico Hulkenberg’s move to Stake being the most recent change announced in Miami. Komatsu confirmed that Sergio Perez, Yuki Tsunoda, Pierre Gasly, and Lance Stroll will remain with their current teams, leaving Haas to finalize at least one seat shortly.
Regarding Kevin Magnussen’s future, Komatsu emphasized that the decision is not based on one race but on his performance over the course of the season, praising Magnussen for his recent strong showings. With drivers like Oliver Bearman, Esteban Ocon, and Valtteri Bottas in contention for a seat, the competition is fierce. Komatsu hinted that news about the driver line-up will be revealed soon.
Despite Haas’s recent success with Magnussen finishing in eighth place at the Austrian Grand Prix, the team had originally aimed for ninth and tenth positions. Komatsu expressed his delight over the unexpected performance, particularly highlighting Hulkenberg’s impressive maneuvers during the race. He commended the team’s strategy, communication, and teamwork, and overall, he was extremely pleased with the team’s performance and cohesion during the event.
