Romain Grosjean says ongoing problems in getting grip from the tyres is compromising Haas' one-lap pace, as both he and team-mate Esteban Gutierrez were knocked out of Q2 in Canada. Grosjean was 15th fastest in the second session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with Gutierrez 14th, though both will move up one position due to Daniil Kvyat's penalty. Grosjean scored 18 points across the opening two races but Haas has slipped back through the midfield in recent races, and the Frenchman has pinpointed the tyres […]

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says the outfit is still in a "learning phase" but is not expecting substantial changes in the pecking order throughout the remainder of 2016. Haas joined Formula 1 at the start of the year and enjoyed a strong opening pair of races as Romain Grosjean amassed 18 points, finishing fifth in Bahrain. Grosjean added further points in Spain but Haas has slipped to eighth in the standings, a position which Steiner reckons reflects the squad's current position. "I think we […]

Romain Grosjean is hopeful that new parts for Haas' VF-16 will aid the Frenchman's feeling with the car, after complaints across the last two rounds. Grosjean has scored points in three of this year's four Grands Prix but has been unhappy with the nature of the VF-16 since the Chinese Grand Prix. "We've got new parts here that hopefully will improve my feeling," he said. "It is very difficult to understand straight [away] if there is a problem on the car as all the tools […]

Haas has confirmed that it will be present during next week's post-race test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez splitting driving duties. Formula 1 will reconvene at the Spanish venue for two days of testing next Tuesday and Wednesday, with every team permitted to field one car. Grosjean will drive the VF-16 on Tuesday, before Gutierrez takes over on Wednesday, Haas confirmed to F1Zone.net. Haas also has GP3 racer Santino Ferrucci under its wing as development driver, while Ferrari youngster […]

Romain Grosjean says Haas' start to life in Formula 1 is better than expected, as the sport prepares to return to Europe next weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix. Haas made its public debut during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya three months ago and the team returns to the venue having picked up 22 points across the opening four races. Those points, all scored by Grosjean, have left Haas fifth in the standings, ahead of more esteemed outfits such as McLaren and Renault. […]

Romain Grosjean is confident that the layout of the Sochi Autodrom, home to next weekend's Russian Grand Prix, will help propel the Frenchman back up the grid after a difficult showing in China. Grosjean scored points in Australia and Bahrain, finishing fifth at Sakhir, but was a lowly 19th in Shanghai after struggling throughout the weekend. Grosjean reckons Haas will gain invaluable knowledge from its difficult showing and translate that into progress in Russia. "It was a difficult weekend for us and certainly not the […]

Romain Grosjean's uplifting start to the 2016 season came to an abrupt halt at the Chinese Grand Prix as the Haas driver slumped to 19th position. Grosjean made contact with Marcus Ericsson at the start and struggled for pace throughout the race as he equalled his worst race result in Formula 1. "It was a horrific race," he said. "The start was terrible when Ericsson turned into me and got my front wing. "From there we had the Safety Car and I thought, ‘OK, we […]

Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez were left to lament a 'difficult day' for Haas as both drivers encountered troubles at the Chinese Grand Prix. Grosjean was only 16th fastest in the second practice session while team-mate Gutierrez amassed just six laps across the three hours of running. A gearbox sensor problem halted Gutierrez in the morning session before his rear brakes caught fire in the afternoon, ending his day prematurely. "It was not an ideal day for the team. Esteban had a lot of problems. […]

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says the outfit's primary goal for the Chinese Grand Prix is to record a two-car finish, with Esteban Gutierrez yet to reach the chequered flag in 2016. While Romain Grosjean has scored 18 points across the opening two rounds, Gutierrez was struck by Fernando Alonso in Australia and retired in Bahrain due to a brake issue. Steiner says that ensuring both VF-16s reach the finish line at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend is a priority. "One of our goals […]

Esteban Gutierrez is confident that his luck will change and he will be able to join Haas team-mate Romain Grosjean in scoring points, following a challenging start to 2016. Gutierrez, who finished in the top 10 only once during a two-year spell with Sauber, was hit by Fernando Alonso in Australia and retired from a points-paying position in Bahrain due to a brake problem. Grosjean has consequently scored all of Haas' 18 points but Gutierrez is sure that he will soon be able to contribute […]

Romain Grosjean believes that the Haas VF-16 is one of the best cars he has driven in Formula 1, as he prepares for the second round of the campaign in Bahrain. Grosjean finished sixth on Haas' debut in Australia and believes that there is more potential waiting to be unlocked from the car. "I think a brand new team coming and showing that it’s possible to score points at the first venue, it was a very good thing," Grosjean said. "And for all my guys […]

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has confirmed that Esteban Gutierrez will use a new chassis in Bahrain, following his collision with Fernando Alonso in Australia. Gutierrez was struck by Alonso under braking for Turn 3 at Albert Park, in an incident which sent the McLaren driver rolling across the gravel trap, with the race red-flagged as a result. Steiner has now revealed that repairs will be undertaken to Gutierrez's original chassis, with a new one set aside for the Mexican at Sakhir. "Some of the […]