The 2021 Formula One season was not a success for the Haas team. The drivers qualified and raced at the back of the field and didn't get a single point in the end. Guenther Steiner talks about how he keeps his team motivated.
Steiner stresses that 2022 should be a significant improvement, as all the focus has been on the development of the car. That was not the case this season, so the poor results were no surprise. From next season the new regulations will be introduced.
The Haas team boss explains how he continues to motivate his team. "By just giving them the confidence [of] what is in the future and explaining why we are where we are because I can explain it and I did it publicly. And if you can explain it, people believe in you. Obviously, some people are not patient enough to wait for the turnaround, but most of them are so it’s a good thing," he says on the Twitter account of the team.
Haas car looking good
The goal, then, is to bring in points next year. According to Steiner, Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin have learned a lot. "We will improve because we can't get any worse. Everything looks good at the moment in terms of development."
Haas is one of the first teams to pass the FIA's first mandatory crash test. It does show that the team is well on its way to the new season. Test days begin at the end of February.