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The Haas Formula 1 team fielded an experienced driver line-up this year, moving away from the philosophy of having youth in the team.
Haas Team Principal, Guenther Steiner, has acknowledged the difficulty of fielding two rookie drivers in Formula 1 again, based on his team’s experience in the 2021 season. Haas had a challenging year, finishing at the back of the grid with an uncompetitive car. Nikita Mazepin was dropped ahead of the 2022 season, with Kevin Magnussen returning to the team. This year, Haas opted for more experience by replacing Mick Schumacher with Nico Hulkenberg, who made a comeback after two years. Steiner downplayed the possibility of another rookie lineup, stating that they had learned from their experience with two rookies. He mentioned that young drivers have opportunities for testing with older cars and the mandatory rookie sessions in practice, although more chances to learn about F1 would be welcomed.
