Haas started developing new F1 car as early as 2024
Motorsport.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Haas began developing their 2026 Formula 1 car in mid-2024, focusing on conceptual work despite restrictions on wind tunnel and CFD testing before 2025.
- The VF-26, Haas' 2025 car, will see updates before the first race, with initial testing cars in Barcelona and Bahrain expected to be less mature than the race-ready version.
- Haas faces significant challenges with the 2026 regulation overhaul, especially due to their smaller team size and limited resources compared to larger teams.
- Team principal Ayao Komatsu highlighted energy management as a critical factor for 2026 performance, given the new hybrid power split and features like Overtake Mode and Boost Mode.
- Haas aims to leverage their
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