I don't think Gene Haas entertained any hope of beating long established teams when he joined F1. His interest was to have a low-cost mobile billboard on international tracks to advertise his automated machine tool business. There is nothing wrong with that approach, nor with outsourcing as many components as possible. As he said, he wasn't there to reinvent was was already existing, and I think that's being realistic. Some teams pride themselves in engineering everything on their car, even if it's readily available off the shelves. I can't see the point in fabricating your own brake pedals, or machining your own fasteners as some do.
Always at the ready to piss in somebody's cornflakes? God bless you for your contributions to this forum, I mean that sincerely. Stay well good friend.
A significant effort is required to compete and actually win! Well done to Nico for winning that race. I see him as a winner and capable driver.
Grosjean just spun into the tire barrier on the exit of T1. Car damaged but he’s ok. His first Indycar test is already over Image Unavailable, Please Login Tweet— Twitter API (@user) date
The FIA analysis of Romain Grosjean BAH accident is concluded. He hit barrier at 192 km/h & 67g - middle rail failed - so chassis passed through - his left foot was trapped and he left the boot behind. Image Unavailable, Please Login His car "impacted the triple guardrail barrier behind the run-off area at 192 km/h and at an angle of 29 degrees, with an estimated yaw of 22 degrees to the direction of travel and a resultant peak force equivalent to 67g." "The fuel tank inspection hatch on the left-hand side of the chassis was dislodged and the engine fuel supply connection was torn from the fuel tank 'safety bladder'; both providing primary paths for the escape of fuel from the tank." "The high voltage ERS battery was significantly damaged, with some parts of the ERS battery assembly remaining with the powertrain and others remaining attached to the survival cell. Fire was ignited during the final moments of the barrier impact." "Regulation of survival cell front geometry, plus additional load tests, review of existing regs regarding rear view mirrors, review of steering column mounting requirements, review of regulation and homologation requirements for headrest assembly" "Design review of safety fuel bladder installations in all FIA single seater categories, update of the FIA Standard for safety fuel bladders, review of regulations for design of safety fuel bladder connections and inspection hatches."
Increase in investments by Gene Haas Despite the termination of the sponsorship contract with Uralkali, Haas does not have to immediately fear a budget deficit. According to Racer.com, owner Gene Haas wants to increase his investments in the Formula 1 team, and wth this he wants to secure the future of the team. The fact that Magnussen signed a multi-year contract with the team also shows that there is financial stability. In addition, Haas is said to be in talks with new sponsors.
Team owners form partnerships all the time in Indie car racing. Newman Haas (not the same Haas), is a successful example. I believe Andretti has partnered his teams a couple of times, as has Rahall and Penske, etc. What Haas needs is an American partner/sponsor with money...and he needs to get rid of Gunther who hasn't taken the team anywhere but backwards. Partnering with Andretti motorsports would be a way to get proven racing team talent, with money, to take over the running of the show. They could dump Mick and bring in Colton Herta. That would give Magnussen someone to mentor into F1...but also someone who is a proven fast driver.
It's INDY not Indie.......and Colton Herta... HAAS is aligned with Ferrari. If you know anything about the situation that Ferrari has been in the last 3 year with the "secret double probation" you would know that was part of the reason for HAAS's lack of performance....along with romain grosjean.
I don’t follow Indy so asking: what exactly has this Colton guy done to be considered a potential star driver in F1?
I'm not sure where all this nonsense and hate is towards Michael Andretti. The guy was absolutely brilliant in an Indy Car and yes did a lackluster job driving an F1 car close to 30 years ago. Still as a driver he is much more accomplished than any of the current team bosses (something that has nothing to do with owning a team). In addition as a racing team owner he has been incredibly successful over the past 15+ years. I find this constant reminding of Andretti's 93 F1 season to be so petty like the guy did something against you. Get over it guys.
