The Components 1 world is abuzz with information over Lewis Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari and Andretti’s denied entry bid, however we are able to’t neglect about livery and automobile reveals because the season kicks off in only a month. Haas just lately revealed its 2024 automobile, the VF-24, which options revised bodywork and a less-black livery.
Haas’ new automobile is an evolution of the upgraded automobile it fielded final 12 months, with extra sculpted facet pods and a brand new chassis with some repositioned radiator elements and a revised impression safety bar. The adjustments put the automobile nearer in step with the up to date automobiles seen from McLaren and others final 12 months.
New staff principal Ayao Komatsu tempered expectations of the VF-24, saying, “We’re realistic about our expectations for the VF-24 to start, but it’s still an exciting moment in any Formula 1 season to showcase the car. There’s a lot of work ahead of us to make progress and increase our performance, but everyone here is highly motivated and eager to get on track with the VF-24. I know we’ll be maximizing our time in Bahrain with all the various items we need to push through. Bottom line, we can’t wait to get going and get the season underway.”
Group driver Nico Hulkenberg will deal with early testing duties. He’s scheduled to drive the automobile at Silverstone Circuit on February 11. The staff will meet in Bahrain for pre-season testing from February 21 by way of 23, and the primary race will occur there on March 2.
Haas has historically been one of many least aggressive groups on the grid, and it just lately eliminated its well-known and well-liked staff principal, Guenther Steiner. The staff has additionally seen upheaval in its driver lineup, eradicating Russian Nikita Mazepin after his dwelling nation invaded Ukraine and dropping Mick Schumacher on the finish of 2022.