Haas reveals the livery of its new VF-21

Radical change of colors for the American team with the arrival of a new Russian title sponsor, Uralkali.

Published on 04/03/2021 à 09:14

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Haas reveals the livery of its new VF-21

The United States-Russia axis is visibly strengthening a little more every day. Haas F1 Team unveiled this Thursday morning the new colors of the VF-21 that the rookies will drive Mick Schumacher et Nikita mazepin.

And we can say that the change is radical for the 6th season of Gene Haas's team, with the arrival of a new title sponsor, Uralkali, a Russian giant specializing in fertilizers and potash.

The company is headed by Dmitry Mazepin, who is none other than Nikita's father. For several years, the businessman has not hidden his ambitions to acquire a stable to run his son there. Mazepin Sr. attempted to buy Force India in the summer of 2018 but was defeated by another billionaire father concerned about the well-being of his son, Lawrence. Stroll.

Schumacher and Mazepin fils will have to wait until the start of winter testing in Bahrain on Friday March 12 to present the VF-21. The new car will be revealed in the pit lane of the Sakhir circuit at 08:30 local time.

« I hope we will be back in the fight for points, commented Gene Haas. The last two seasons have been trying. But we have longer-term objectives with the arrival of a new regulation in 2022 »

Haas has indeed finished 9th in the last two Constructors' Championships, after climbing to 5th in 2018 with Romain Grosjean et Kevin Magnussen.

« We are entering a season of learning, recognized Guenther Steiner, the team principal of the Haas F1 Team. We know what to expect in 2021, but we must make sure we seize every opportunity that presents itself ».

Haas is therefore preparing to experience another difficult season, made even more complicated by travel restrictions linked to the health crisis. Due to the various quarantine measures, the team, which has facilities in several countries, has not yet been able to start its new engine. Ferrari for example.

In addition to Uralkali, Haas has also formalized another major partner with the arrival of the German telecoms giant 1&1, of which Schumacher becomes one of the ambassadors.