Haas brings updates to both cars to Zandvoort

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Haas brings updates to both cars to Zandvoort
23 August at 19:08
Last update 23 August at 19:42
  • Kada Sarkozi
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Haas drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen will have access to a number of new parts on their VF-23 during the Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Guenther Steiner states in an official statement from Haas that these updates should combat the Haas' high tyre wear and will ultimately determine the development direction for 2024.

However, despite the impressive qualifying speed shown by Nico Hulkenberg, strong race results until the summer break remain lacking. The German managed to finish in the top-ten only once, teammate Kevin Magnussen managed to do so twice so far. The Haas car suffers from high tyre wear this season, which means that the race pace of both cars is far from optimal.

Steiner: 'Updates to front brakes and front wing Haas'

However, team boss Steiner reveals that a number of updates will be bolted onto the Haas cars during the race weekend at Zandvoort. The improvements are aimed at reducing tyre wear. "We have got some upgrades coming for Zandvoort, on the brake ducts and front wing," Steiner indicated. The team boss believes these adjustments are important to understand the links between the upgrades and tyre wear.

The Haas team boss also states that the development of the 2023 car is not yet done:"The team is working flat out to make some modifications to the car which will be coming later on in the year and I can’t give an exact timeline because of the shutdown. We keep on working, and there are two reasons for this. Firstly, to try and make the car go quicker as you always do with upgrades but also to know the direction for the VF-24," Steiner said.