Haas’s full-fledged VF-24 made its track debut during a shakedown at Silverstone, just over a week after the launch of its digital livery.
The driver assigned to Sunday’s inaugural run at the British Grand Prix venue was Nico Hulkenberg. This event also signaled the beginning of a new chapter for the team after a managerial upheaval throughout the winter.
Technological analysis: Building on its significant update in 2023, the Haas VF-24
In fact, Haas will have a new Technical Director in Andrea De Zordo, who will take over for Simone Resta, and a new Team Principal in Ayao Komatsu, who will take over for Guenther Steiner, in 2024.
Oh how we’ve missed that sound 🖤
The #VF24 has completed its first lap at our Silverstone Shakedown. #HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/si0zxLDjxg
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 11, 2024
Haas will conduct another shakedown in Bahrain on February 19 after today’s run-out. Three days later, on February 21, pre-season testing will get underway at the same Sakhir location.
Not only has Haas taken to the track this weekend, but Kick Sauber also took a lap around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday in their recently unveiled C44.
