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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 26: Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner looks on in the Team Principals Press Conference prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 26, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 26: Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner looks on in the Team Principals Press Conference prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 26, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Haas had a dismal 2021 where they were easily the slowest car. However, this season, they have had a major revival, which has allowed them to again become mid-table candidates. But since a few allegations have been aimed at them regarding the legality of their car, Guenther Steiner has decided to put these to bed. The team principal took a solid stand against the narrative that they have copied the Ferrari.
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Guenther Steiner puts an end to copycat allegations
The Haas has recently been enjoying a great revival with them fighting in the midfield. This is a total contrast from their 2021 performance, which saw them score no points all season long. However, the success has come with its fair share of accusations, with rivals pointing fingers at their close working relationship with Ferrari.
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IMOLA, ITALY – APRIL 21: Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner walks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on April 21, 2022 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Steiner has had his say on the matter. He said, “It’s always the same. As soon as we have a good car, we have copied. When we have a bad car, that’s where we’re supposed to be,” talking about how the paddock is never satisfied and always suspicious of the team when they are doing well.
He went on to add, “I don’t find this way of thinking intelligent. You also have to respect people. We are not here to fill the grid”.
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Haas, this season is surely not here to fill the grid. The team looks racy and potentially has a bright season ahead.
Kevin Magnussen’s perfectly timed Haas return
Haas’s return to the mid-field has coincided with the return of their former driver, Kevin Magnussen. So far this season he has scored all their points. He described his return as a rollercoaster ride when he said, “It’s been a massive rollercoaster from getting the call from Gunther…and then trying to make it happen.”
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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – MARCH 20: Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Haas F1 looks on from the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 20, 2022 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
He has since gone on to make his F1 return and secured great results with Haas finishing P5 in the season opener in Bahrain. He also finished P9 in Saudi Arabia. This weekend in Italy he has managed to qualify P4 for the sprint race on Saturday.
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How do you think Haas will fare in the season’s first sprint race?
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