Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu believes upgrades to the VF-24 are already having an impact. Unlike previous campaigns, Haas introduced a significant upgrade package relatively early in the season.
After completing his first season with Haas, Nico Hulkenberg is a driver in demand. The 36-year-old performed at a high level in 2023, scoring nine of the team’s twelve points from that campaign.
A series of strong results to start 2024 have put Haas in a very strong position, reflected both in the standings and by public opinion. Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen both secured points early in this year’s campaign.
Despite finishing with double points at the Australian GP, Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu feels there is room to improve. The Japanese team principal is leading an impressive start to 2024 for Haas, reaping the rewards for an intentional and aggressive testing program in Bahrain.
Surprisingly, Haas is off to a stronger start this season in comparison to last year. Following the departure of Guenther Steiner, the team named a new principal.
Haas F1 Team have a big decision to make for next season, as the dust settles following Oliver Bearman’s brilliant F1 debut. Ayao Komatsu can be very positive about their start to the 2024 season.
P12 and P16 were Haas F1 Team’s opening results of 2024. Taken in isolation, this would only be a minor change from last season. However, even a basic analysis will show Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen have reasons to be optimistic.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is satisfied that his team can compete for points in the 2024 F1 season. When Haas revealed the VF-24 in pre-season, it was clear their 2024 package was a continuation of last year’s package.
New Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said he is not a like-for-like replacement for Guenther Steiner, but added he is just as partial to using bad language.