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Haas endured a challenging F1 campaign last year en route to eighth in the constructors’ championship.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu emphasized that true happiness for the team will only come when they achieve a position to win races. Despite entering their 11th F1 campaign, Haas will no longer be the youngest team on the grid with Cadillac’s entry. The team has yet to secure a top-three finish, with their best performance being an unexpected pole position with Kevin Magnussen in 2021. Despite a challenging start, Haas showed progress by developing their car during the season and scoring significant points in the final races of the year. Komatsu expressed satisfaction with the team’s growth in terms of car development, but stressed that true happiness will come with winning races. He praised the team spirit and work ethic, highlighting their ability to perform well with the smallest staff on the grid. Komatsu’s focus is on creating a better environment for the team to excel, confident in their potential for future success.
