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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has warned of a significant obstacle facing the American squad, as part of a recent interview with RacingNews365.
With sweeping regulations changes coming to F1 this winter, Haas finds itself facing a “huge disadvantage,” as stated by team principal Ayao Komatsu. The American squad is considered an underdog in the F1 paddock due to being smaller in personnel than its rivals, even among midfield teams. Haas has managed to compete with F1 champions and teams undergoing transformation but now faces challenges with new power unit and chassis rules. Komatsu highlighted that the 2026 regulations overhaul poses a bigger test than in 2017, emphasizing the need to quickly improve the team’s capability, especially in areas like energy recovery and simulation. Although Haas is a Ferrari power unit customer and lacks its simulator, the team is focused on optimizing its resources to stay competitive in the upcoming season.
