Haas F1 optimistic ahead of 2020 season opener
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Haas F1 Team are optimistic about bringing home a solid result in the 2020 F1 season opener in Australia this weekend.
Sérgio Settle Câmara will partner with Sébastian Buemi as test driver for Red Bull and AlphaTauri this season.
The FIA have revealed their decision following the investigation into claims that Ferrari’s power unit has given them an unfair advantage, agreeing a settlement. There has been backlash from the other teams as the settlement was made in private.
Mercedes have had a positive end to 2020 F1 testing.
Alfa Romeo Racing were happy with their performance following the fourth day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
AlphaTauri have extended their deal with Japanese technology company RDS.
Red Bull have had a productive final day of the first week of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Racing Point’s technical director believes this year’s RP20 will be the answer to the problems they experienced with last year’s car.
Renault’s chassis technical director, Pat Fry, has admitted it will be difficult to help the team turn things around, compared to his last job at McLaren.
Mercedes have developed a new power unit for this season to try and get an advantage over their rivals, which is difficult due to no changes to regulation.
Mercedes technical director James Allison has said the team have been able to take a more realistic approach to car development this year due to little change in the sporting regulations.
Red Bull’s Alexander Albon has said he is looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the RB16 for the first time next week in pre-season testing, after it was revealed publicly.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner is happy with a ‘positive winter’ and the outcome of this year’s RB16 as the team develop their partnership with engine supplier Honda.
Renault F1 Team’s executive director Marcin Budkowski has said that last year’s F1 season was an opportunity to make fundamental changes within the team which they hope will aid them in future.
Esteban Ocon has made it clear that he still respects Max Verstappen, despite their rivalry on and off track.
Haas F1 Team are confident they will be able to find solutions to the problems that plagued their 2019 campaign this year.
Pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will be considered an official Formula 1 event for the first time this year.
