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Worlds Collide as F1 & NASCAR Fans Celebrate Haas Crossover Ft. Schumacher, Magnussen & Briscoe

Published 05/19/2022, 12:15 PM EDT

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For a long time, there has been this debate going on about whether F1 is better than NASCAR or vice-versa. Although this topic is very much subjective and there would be no conclusion, it’s always amazing to see the comparison. Recently, the Haas F1 duo also experienced the difference between the two sports.

The American F1 team Haas also owns a NASCAR team, Stewart-Haas Racing. The Haas F1 duo, Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher, recently went to North Carolina. There the F1 pros got their chance to get their hands on different motorsport.

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Along with the K-Mag and Mick, the NASCAR drivers Chase Briscoe, Cole Custer, and Riley Herbst. The NASCAR pros were there to show the rookies how to drive a NASCAR car. Undoubtedly, it was pretty fascinating to see K-Mag and Schumi Jr along with the NASCAR drivers.

Fans react to Kevin & Mick’s crossover to NASCAR

When the American F1 team revealed the collaboration between the Haas f1 and NASCAR teams, the internet was on fire as fans were also thrilled to see this unexpected. So, the fans didn’t wait for a second to showcase their reactions to this unique collaboration. Fans are delighted to see the F1 drivers driving the NASCARs cars so well.

 

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How was the Haas F1 duo’s NASCAR experience?

The F1 duo visited their American base to get the taste of NASCAR. However, K-Mag and Mick were scared to get in the car, but they were also thrilled about the new experience. But the Dane asked his younger teammate to go for the thrill ride together. He said, “Let’s do it together,” and Mick agreed with Kevin.

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At first, the NASCAR pros gave both the drivers a hot lap to teach them the ways of NASCAR. Then Kevin and Mick went together for a spin in the Haas NASCAR car. But, the two drivers mentioned the differences in the weight, downforce, and braking of the F1 and the NASCAR cars.

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After K-Mag took Schumacher for a spin, the young German said how scared he was during the first two laps. Mick said, “I was scared for my life, the first two laps.” It seems even the Danish man noticed the fear in his teammate. Kevin said, “I thought you were.” But eventually, they both said it was enjoyable.

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This experience was good for the Haas F1 duo to cheer up after the disastrous Miami GP to gear up for the upcoming Spanish GP. What do you expect from Haas in Spain?

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Ripan Majumdar

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Ripan Majumdar is an F1 writer at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Science from West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Ripan is a massive Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez fan, and has been following the sport for over the past few years.
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Pritam Priyedarshi