P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Haas’s 2023 Formula 1 campaign was, for want of a more comprehensive term, a flop. Its two drivers’ reactions to that – perhaps impacted by their own circumstances and relationships with the team – were incredibly different
The Haas Formula 1 team’s disappointing performance in the 2023 season led to contrasting reactions from drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen. Despite finishing last in the championship for the second time in three seasons, both drivers were frustrated with the lack of progress made in developing the car. The team’s original concept did not yield significant gains in the wind tunnel, leading to minimal upgrades throughout the season. A major bodywork update introduced at the United States Grand Prix failed to make a difference as well. Hulkenberg preferred to revert to the old car specification in the last two races, while Magnussen stuck with the new package. Hulkenberg openly criticized the ineffective upgrades, while Magnussen opted for a softer approach, acknowledging that he would have preferred to go back to the old package sooner. Both drivers’ reactions can be attributed to their different personalities and the varying experiences they had throughout the season.
