Team Haas: Gene Haas of NASCAR attempting to start F1 team - Page 30

F1Pete · 19 Sep 2015, 04:04 (Ref:3574821)

One seat will go to a Ferrari reserve driver.

Hawkwood · 19 Sep 2015, 07:55 (Ref:3574847)

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Originally Posted by F1Pete

One seat will go to a Ferrari reserve driver.

Yeah so that's Gutierrez or JEV.

JEV and Grosjean would obviously be the best pairing, though I'm not counting out the Mexican just yet.

Mixer · 19 Sep 2015, 08:28 (Ref:3574852)

I have heard that EG has got the nod, and that if Renault does not buy Lotus then Grosjean has a contract with Haas.

**chunterer** · 20 Sep 2015, 09:08 (Ref:3575327)

I also doubt Has would run 2 French drivers.

Renault might though if it all went ahead.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 20 Sep 2015, 20:36 (Ref:3575497)

I was hoping he might include an American driver as a third/test driver. Josef Newgarden would be a good choice.

chillibowl · 23 Sep 2015, 20:27 (Ref:3576454)

they have a website! actually not sure if its new or just updated.

https://www.haasf1team.com/

taking a look at the careers page...marketing done out of North Carolina, race operations out of Banbury, Oxfordshire, and aero out of Italy presumably in Maranello.

still some big roles to fill.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 25 Sep 2015, 14:09 (Ref:3576975)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

I have heard that EG has got the nod, and that if Renault does not buy Lotus then Grosjean has a contract with Haas.

He has got the nod.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120977

Richard C · 29 Sep 2015, 15:25 (Ref:3578039)

As expected Grosjean was announced as a Haas driver. I missed the beginning of the live video stream, so I assume no news on second driver.

Richard

steve_r · 29 Sep 2015, 15:36 (Ref:3578041)

Good signing for them. He's cut down the errors that plagued him a couple of seasons back and is a very fast driver.

VIVA GT · 29 Sep 2015, 15:59 (Ref:3578049)

Well, it looks as if I'm about to make a purchase from out local chocolate hat suppliers.
When first announced I really didn't think the Haas team would ever make it in a month of Sundays. I know they're not officially there until the start of the first race in 2016, but things are already looking a lot more solid already that I ever thought they would.

canamman · 29 Sep 2015, 16:43 (Ref:3578061)

I think this is a great signing. Grosjean will be a good mentor
with 4 years of F1 under his belt for a young newbie should they
go that route. My goals for the team are easy. Get both cars to
finish the first half of 2016. Score a few points the second half.

Might need to make a special trip to the US shop if they
have an open house. Looking forward to 2016!

JeremySmith · 29 Sep 2015, 18:19 (Ref:3578092)

It's great news RG is a very nice chap and a very fast driver ..
Looking forward to seeing their car, all the doubters can well never mind, they said the same thing about COTA .. (Wink)

10TENTHS · 30 Sep 2015, 15:04 (Ref:3578306)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Well, it looks as if I'm about to make a purchase from out local chocolate hat suppliers.

When first announced I really didn't think the Haas team would ever make it in a month of Sundays.

The fact that Haas is a billionaire, owns a successful CNC business and a full-scale wind tunnel should have clued you in early on that this is not USF1.

Paradise City · 30 Sep 2015, 16:52 (Ref:3578337)

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Originally Posted by 10TENTHS

The fact that Haas is a billionaire, owns a successful CNC business and a full-scale wind tunnel should have clued you in early on that this is not USF1.

Not really. His success in NASCAR has been haphazard and his operation there isn't as successful as Hendrick or Gibbs and some of the other giants. And that's his heartland with F1 being a far harder nut to crack.

I think he'll be gone in a few years. At best, he might find himself in the mid field bandwidth sharing the same space as Force India.

Richard C · 30 Sep 2015, 17:13 (Ref:3578347)

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

I think he'll be gone in a few years. At best, he might find himself in the mid field bandwidth sharing the same space as Force India.

If that is where they are within a few years (mid field), I would consider that a resounding success! I suspect they may (privately) feel the same.

Richard

Paradise City · 30 Sep 2015, 17:42 (Ref:3578356)

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Originally Posted by Richard Casto

If that is where they are within a few years (mid field), I would consider that a resounding success! I suspect they may (privately) feel the same.

Richard

Well, yes.

I think at the start it was looking a bit of disaster with Haas make alot of goofy and silly comments. Craig Pollock with a twang. It was very USF1 at that particular time.

But from the reports I've heard in recent months, he's given the experienced F1 people space to do what they do best and he's listening to their advice. This does bode well for them to get a sustainable team in shape. Grosjean, for example, is a sensible hiring.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 30 Sep 2015, 18:46 (Ref:3578402)

What with everything else that's going on in F1, I wonder if Haas is having second thoughts?

JeremySmith · 30 Sep 2015, 21:13 (Ref:3578450)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

What with everything else that's going on in F1, I wonder if Haas is having second thoughts?

Not at all ....

JeremySmith · 30 Sep 2015, 21:15 (Ref:3578452)

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

Not really. His success in NASCAR has been haphazard and his operation there isn't as successful as Hendrick or Gibbs and some of the other giants. And that's his heartland with F1 being a far harder nut to crack.

I think he'll be gone in a few years. At best, he might find himself in the mid field bandwidth sharing the same space as Force India.

Give the man a chance, what's wrong with F1 are comments like this

Paradise City · 1 Oct 2015, 10:14 (Ref:3578553)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

Give the man a chance, what's wrong with F1 are comments like this

Being honest and frank is what's wrong with F1? I think we need more honesty. I think it's people who are too fragile and can't discuss things that are the real problem.

chillibowl · 1 Oct 2015, 14:10 (Ref:3578591)

if one team drops out then Haas has a guaranteed a top 10 finish and with that comes money and i want to say compensation for their travel expenses as well?

F1 may indeed be falling apart...if or when it happens, then i would assume there will be a great benefit to being one of the signatories of the new formula...might turn out to be genius timing for Haas to come into F1 at this time.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 1 Oct 2015, 22:05 (Ref:3578715)

I was hoping Haas might have given Josef Newgarden a look in as test driver. He's the best young talent to have come out of the States for sometime but Newgarden's re-signed with CFH.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121117

canamman · 19 Oct 2015, 09:54 (Ref:3584052)

With Kevin Magnussen now available for 2016, Haas
should sign him quickly. That window of opportunity
might not be open long.

http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/201...-mclaren-exit/

Mixer · 19 Oct 2015, 10:08 (Ref:3584056)

EG will be the second Haas driver, Ferrari choice.

canamman · 19 Oct 2015, 10:52 (Ref:3584063)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

EG will be the second Haas driver, Ferrari choice.

Who?

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