The American-owned outfit has been chasing a cure for the high tyre degradation woes that have derailed its prospects at several races this year.
The VF-23 vehicle seems to have a strong grip on its tires, which is beneficial for quick tire changes during single qualifying laps. However, this becomes a significant disadvantage for its drivers in terms of tire management during races.
Ongoing efforts are being made at the Banbury factory to uncover the root cause of its issues. However, Steiner is skeptical that a single solution exists to completely enhance its potential.
When asked about the team’s understanding of the problems, Steiner responded by saying that they have a complete understanding of some aspects, but honestly, they only comprehend a portion of it. They are experiencing high temperatures, but there might be other factors involved.
According to Steiner, finding solutions in F1 always took a considerable amount of time, and it was rare for a team to experience a significant improvement in their situation by making just one simple adjustment.
You must consistently address issues, but then you come across the subsequent challenge. You can never afford to wait until you obtain the Holy Grail.
“If I were to understand the reason behind Red Bull’s speed, why don’t we adopt the same approach? Therefore, it is necessary to progress gradually, just like everyone else.”
Nico Hulkenberg, Haas VF-23, Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-23
Photo by: Erik Junius
“You gradually repair it, piece by piece, in the hope that the others don’t make significant progress so you can catch up. We acknowledge that our tires are overheating, but is there another reason for the extensive tire wear we are experiencing?”
Steiner mentioned that one of the main challenges the team had to face was acknowledging that there was an issue with their car’s design causing the tire difficulties.
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“In previous times, there were various types of rims available. However, nowadays, everyone has identical wheels and tires, indicating a potential issue with the car. Clearly, acknowledging the problem is the initial stage towards improvement.”
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