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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has explained the driving forces behind Haas’ renaissance this season, as the American squad continues to rise up the F1 pecking order.
The Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has highlighted the “absolutely fundamental” changes made at the American team this season to improve its position in the F1 pecking order. Since joining the championship in 2016, owner Gene Haas operated the team leanly, which initially led to success above expectations. However, recent struggles revealed the model is not sustainable in modern F1. Komatsu noted a ‘blame’ culture hindering staff development and tackling car issues effectively. Under Komatsu’s leadership, Haas has seen a revival this year, challenging the prevailing in-season development theory and achieving its best result since 2018. Komatsu emphasized teamwork, clear objectives, and addressing race pace as key factors in Haas’ turnaround, signaling a positive shift in the team’s approach and performance.
