Haas fast-tracks floor update for F1 Japanese GP to fix aero issues

Haas explains reasoning behind accelerating revised floor to F1 Japanese GP

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has explained the team’s decision to accelerate the development of a new floor for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. The American squad suffered a myriad of aero problems at the opening race in Australia, with both cars rooted to the back of the field, caused by the VF-25 being unstable in high-speed corners. It was said that the car was losing over half-a-second on the fast Turns 9 and 10 complex of the Albert Park circu…

Haas Roars: Dramatic Floor Upgrade Unleashed to Conquer F1 Aero Woes

Haas F1 Team Takes Drastic Measures to Tackle Aero Issues Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix In a bold move to address the aero oscillation issues plaguing their VF-25 Formula 1 car since the season opener in Melbourne, Haas has fast-tracked a floor update for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix. Team principal Ayao Komatsu revealed that the team was struggling with significant aero issues, estimating they were six tenths off the pace during the Melbourn…

After disastrous Formula 1 start Haas is in crisis mode. Despite good results in China, an update shot of the first G te is carted in Japan. Can this work well?

Esteban Ocon is happy to come to Suzuka this weekend to compete in Japan's Grand Prix. Haas F1 rider loves the Japanese route and recalls that this is the home race of the American team's director, Ayao Komatsu. This will be an opportunity for the team to confirm the progress seen in China, and to eradicate the difficulties known in Australia. "I love this circuit, it's the best time of the year for me. Coming here, the support we have is crazy,…

Why a Suzuka F1 upgrade shortcut 'could go horribly wrong'

The Haas Formula 1 team admits a new floor development "could go horribly wrong" after fast-tracking a change for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.Haas started 2025 with an awful performance in Australia where a combination of the track surface and high-speed corners exposed a glaring problem with the VF-25.The car was suffering from aerodynamic oscillations through the high-speed Turn 9-10 Esses that caused instability and sapped confidence f…

Haas looks to fix aero issues with fast-tracked floor update

Haas has introduced a small upgrade to its VF-25 Formula 1 car's floor for the Japanese Grand Prix in a bid to solve its aero oscillation issue in high-speed corners, which emerged at the Melbourne season opener.The team struggled at the season opener, with team principal Ayao Komatsu estimating that Haas was six tenths away from the rest of the field as it battled against bouncing in the ...Keep reading