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Haas will shake down its 2024 Formula 1 car just under two weeks before testing begins as it prepares for the first season in its history without Guenther Steiner in charge
Haas will test its 2024 Formula 1 car at Silverstone on February 11, followed by another shakedown in Bahrain two days before pre-season testing begins on February 19. The maximum mileage allowed for these promotional events has been increased to 200km per day. The car, called the VF-24, is expected to be ready for testing ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Haas finished last in the championship in 2023 and decided not to renew team principal Guenther Steiner’s contract. Ayao Komatsu, the new team principal, described the 2024 car as a “clear step” from its predecessor, but acknowledged the change in aerodynamic philosophy late in the season affected its development. Komatsu is optimistic that progress has been made in addressing the limitations of the VF-23, particularly in terms of tire management, and also mentioned improvements in Kevin Magnussen’s struggles with the car’s characteristics.
