Steiner not sure Haas form can carry on from Sochi

Haas boss Guenther Steiner says that he is unsure whether the team's good fortune at the Russian Grand Prix will carry over into this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, as the American team continue to struggle despite Kevin Magnussen's impressive P9 in Sochi.

Magnussen scored the team's first points since the chaotic German Grand Prix with an impressive drive last time out, but Steiner is not getting ahead of himself, saying that it could be tough for the team to replicate that performance.

Haas have struggled in races this season with tyre temperatures, often falling down through the field following impressive qualifying performances.

Steiner said: "Even having had a good race in Sochi, it doesn’t mean that this form will carry on.

"For sure, we’ll try to carry it on, but the car is very temperamental, to say the least, and we never know on any given weekend where we’ll end up.

"You’re always learning when you’re racing. Hopefully, we can carry that form into Suzuka and beyond."

"I think they always try to get the best out anyway, but Suzuka is a fantastic racetrack and it’s a challenge.

"I think on tracks like that, the motivation is just higher for them to do well. There’s enjoyment, too. I fully believe going around Suzuka fast is a very cool feeling.

"They can’t wait to get there and that always motivates them to do well."