P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a horrendous day for Haas but team principal Ayao Komatsu has been very honest.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has provided a detailed explanation for why Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were disqualified from qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. The disqualification was due to a technical infringement where the rear wing adjustable positions exceeded the maximum allowed under the regulations. Haas admitted that the new rear wings had not been properly checked, resulting in an inadvertent error in setting the wing flap gap. Komatsu emphasized that there were no excuses and acknowledged a communications failure within the team. He specified that the issue arose from a lack of communication regarding the design change in the rear wings. Despite the disqualification, adjustments were swiftly made to ensure compliance, allowing Hulkenberg and Magnussen to compete in the race. Moving forward, Komatsu emphasized the importance of learning from the mistake and taking responsibility as a team to avoid a repeat incident.
