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Haas play down ‘extensive’ imminent upgrade
Haas Trackside Engineering Director Ayao Komatsu played down the potential upgrades that will be added to the car at the United States Grand Prix. Despite a difficult season so far, Komatsu stated that the upgrades are not being officially expressed as a B-Spec car, but rather as a bodywork change. He mentioned that the changes are extensive, including modifications to the sidepod inlet and floor. However, they are not altering the front or rear wings. Komatsu also emphasized that these updates are crucial for learning and understanding the different characteristics of the car, which will benefit their development for next year’s car. While he couldn’t guarantee specific performance improvements, Komatsu believes that they have made significant progress in terms of learning and developing the car.
Source: RacingNews 365
