Haas F1 Team presents the VF17

If the Haas VF17 was already seen this Saturday, February 25 on the Barcelona circuit (Spain) during a promotional shoot, the American team made the official presentation of its new mount with which it will seek to evolve in the middle of platoon.

“Be an active actor in F1 brings credibility that cannot be achieved by advertising, explained Gene Haas, the owner of the stable of the same name. People always want us to prove our worth. That was our initial goal and I think we can relate it to my machine tool business. Faster and lighter, these are the same things we are looking for in the industry. »

“Except for the pedals, everything is very different from the old one car, added Günther Steiner, Team Principal of Haas F1 Team. We are always trying to make a car faster and therefore lighter. Now we can add weight and distribute it better across the car. The aero is completely new, like the tires, and we will have to make adjustments. The car is more aggressive in terms of looks. »

Kevin Magnussen, the replacement for Esteban Gutiérrez, will have the privilege of first taking the wheel of the Haas VF17 during the winter tests which begin this Monday, February 27 on the Catalan circuit. Romain Grosjean should be able to drive it this Thursday March 2 on a wet track.

Photos of the Haas VF17