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Haas has become the first F1 team to reveal its 2024 car, but it doesn’t sound especially upbeat about how the VF-24 will perform early in the season. The Race F1 Podcast assesses the mood and what the new car shows, while offering the latest on Lewis Hamilton’s shock move to Ferrari
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the Haas VF-24, the first Formula 1 car to appear for the 2024 season. Joining us are Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes, who provide updates on Lewis Hamilton’s surprise move to Ferrari and the potential candidates to replace him at Mercedes. Our main focus, however, is on the new Haas car, as we analyze its key design features with Gary’s expert eye. We discuss how Haas has built on their concept change from last year, following in the footsteps of Red Bull. We also delve into the mechanical package and examine the suspension geometry choices made by Haas and other teams. Lastly, we explore the prospects for Haas this year and why they may not necessarily finish last even if they face a slow start. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Race F1 Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as it’s available for free.
