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Dec52020 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

SIMONE RESTA, head of the FERRARI chassis department, is leaving for HAAS

Ferrari is re-renovating its team’s technical department. Simone Resta will leave Maranello and will work for Haud’s Scuderia partner in the future. His position as head of the chassis will be taken over by Enrico Cardile, who previously took care of the development of the car. The head of the engine department remains Enrico Gualtieri, and the aerodynamics department will be headed by David Sanchez. On the latest restructuring of the technical department, Mattia Binotto, head of the Ferrari team, said: "Our structure is constantly changing. We are facing a task as a new generation of race cars arrives in 2022 and these are challenges we must approach very pragmatically. The latest changes go hand in hand. in hand with the restructurings we started a few months ago, and we want to create more synergies with the Haas team.

Dec42020 by Marko HanželicNo Comments

STEINER on criticism of MAZEPIN: LAUDA BUYED SEAT in F1

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The head of the Haas team, Günther Steiner, responded to hints that they had signed a cooperation agreement with Nikita Mazepin almost exclusively for financial reasons, despite the fact that practically nothing is known about the financial side of Rus' contract so far. Nonetheless, most expect the Uralkali logo, whose majority owner is Mazepa's father Dimitri, one of Russia's richest oligarchs, to appear prominently on the Haas team's race car. Steiner defends the team's decision, arguing that many racing talents were given the opportunity in F1 also because they had adequate financial backing, and adds that Mazepin has already proved in Formula 2 that he is a talented racer. Two races before the end of the championship, the 21-year-old Russian driver is currently in third place in the championship. Ni

Dec42020 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

GROSJEAN: My return to ABU DABI depends on my left hand

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Romain Grosjean was allowed to leave the military hospital in Bahrain on December 2, but is still in the desert kingdom. He is recovering quickly from injuries sustained after a fire accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix race. On social media, the Frenchman explained: "Meanwhile, I can strain my left leg again without pain, I had a sprained ankle there, in addition I have a bruise on my left knee and on my shoulder, buttocks and forearms." Grosjean wants to sit in the race car again at the final race in Abu Dhabi. At the moment, his biggest problem is his left arm. "My left thumb is broken, maybe my ligament is also damaged, but most of all, my arm is still very swollen and this swelling needs to subside first. The pain is not that severe as I am taking pain medication." https://twitter.com/HaasF1Team/status/1334151794646192128 Romai

Dec32020 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

Could MICK SCHUMACHER perform in ABU DABI instead of GROSJEAN?

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But many are wondering if there could even be a big sensation and Mick would perform as a whole racing weekend instead of Romain Grosjean? Schumacher told a news conference today that he is ready to make his Formula 1 debut. "It's great if they see you ready for it. I think I am too. You have three free practice sessions where there's plenty of time to learn. it would be a challenge, but I would definitely get to know the car better, making it even better prepared for next year. " Many are wondering at the time whether Mick could drive the whole racing weekend to Haas if Grosjean could not compete in Abu Dhabi as well. And what does Günther Steiner, the Haas team boss, say about this? "The goal is that Romain wants to perform. He wants to be in Abu Dhabi," he stressed

Dec22020 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

MICK SCHUMACHER and the first press as a racer of the HAAS team

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Mick Schumacher has only competed in single series so far, but in Formula 1 it will be different. It will have a Ferrari engine in the back of the car, and the chassis will be from Dallara. But the German believes that this will not cause him any problems. He wants to grow with Haas. "It's important that we understand each other and work together in the same direction." He emphasizes that he will initially continue to focus entirely on Formula 2, because last but not least, he is heading to the finals of the championship this weekend as the leader. But his joy of competing in Formula 1 next year was visible on Mick's face. "It's understandably an amazing feeling. In the end, you don't realize it right away and I didn't realize it yet. I'm very happy to have the German flag on the car. It's crazy now that the moment has come. After the race weekend in Sochi, we got know

Dec22020 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

Official: MICK SCHUMACHER 2021 member of the HAAS team

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Mick Schumacher, a member of Ferrari’s Academy of Young Racers, is currently leading the Formula 2 Championship and is heading to the finals of the season with a 14-point advantage this weekend in Bahrain. Michael Schumacher's 21-year-old son has previously tested for Alfa Romeo and also the Ferrari factory team. Schumacher will join his Formula 2 counterpart Nikita Mazepin, who was confirmed yesterday and also signed a multi-year contract. Mick will also drive Haas ’VF-20 race car at the first free practice of the Abu Dhabi GP and will take part in a test of young racers after the season finale. “The opportunity to take part in Formula 1 next year makes me incredibly happy and is simply speechless,” Mick said. "I thank the Haas F1 team, Ferrari's racing academy, for trusting me. Of course, he wishes his many thanks.