Haas F1 Team has unveiled its 2024 car, the VF-24, through digital renders ahead of its shakedown at Silverstone, with new team principal Ayao Komatsu expressing realistic expectations for the car's performance. The VF-24 is an evolution of last season's car, featuring a predominantly black livery, and is seen as a platform for progress rather than a radical departure. With Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen as drivers, the team aims to measure improvements throughout the season after finishing at the bottom of the constructors' championship last year.
Haas F1 team has revealed the livery for its 2024 VF-24 F1 car, featuring a predominantly black upper nose section. The team's owner, Gene Haas, expressed excitement about the upcoming season and the debut of the new car at a Silverstone shakedown. The team's new principal, Ayao Komatsu, is realistic about the car's performance, expecting to start the season towards the back of the grid due to resource diversion during the 2023 season. The team has also announced a change in leadership, with Andrea De Zordo being promoted to technical director.
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, known for his charismatic and colorful personality, has been replaced by former director of engineering Ayao Komatsu after 10 years in charge. Despite Steiner's popularity and success in recruiting the team's title sponsor, MoneyGram, the decision was made due to the team's underperformance, finishing bottom in the constructors' championship last year. Steiner's blunt outspoken attitude and limited budget success were admired, but the team's inability to develop their own direction for the car has been a repeated setback. Komatsu will focus on the team's performance with a new role being created to handle non-competitive management.
Guenther Steiner has left his role as Team Principal of Haas F1 Team, with Ayao Komatsu being promoted to replace him. Steiner, who led the team since 2016, has been succeeded by Komatsu, who has been with the team since its debut. The decision comes after discussions between Steiner and owner Gene Haas, with the aim of improving the team's on-track performance. Komatsu, with over 20 years of experience in Formula 1, will focus on maximizing the team's potential through employee empowerment and structural process efficiency.
Guenther Steiner is out as Haas F1 team principal after a poor 2023 season, with owner Gene Haas opting not to renew his contract. Ayao Komatsu will take over as team principal, focusing on improving on-track performance and maximizing the team's potential through employee empowerment and efficiency. Steiner's departure follows tension with Haas over the team's technical direction and investment, while Komatsu aims to lead the team to improved results with the support of the organization and partners.
Haas F1 Team's director of engineering, Ayao Komatsu, expressed his admiration for rookie driver Oliver Bearman after his impressive performance during the Mexican Grand Prix practice session. Komatsu praised Bearman's professionalism, communication, and feedback, stating that he didn't put a foot wrong throughout the preparation and on-track activities. Comparing Bearman to previous Haas rookies, Komatsu highlighted the 18-year-old's exceptional performance and expressed excitement for future sessions with him.
