Oliver Bearman warns Haas is risking being outdeveloped by its midfield rivals, an alarming prospect for the American team. After a strong start with points in Australia and China, Bearman has managed just one point in the last six races, with Haas now seventh in the Constructors' standings and falling behind Racing Bulls. In Austria, the team’s struggles were evident, finishing behind both Alpines, Racing Bulls, and even the new Audi entries.
Bearman points directly to rivals bringing more effective upgrades as the reason for Haas's dip, while their own car lacks crucial downforce, especially at the rear. This leads to poor traction and makes tire management a "nightmare." Team boss Ayao Komatsu admits the baseline needs raising. While Haas is yet to run Ferrari's upgraded power unit, and their own car upgrades are coming, the American squad needs to accelerate development to avoid being left behind as the grid pushes towards 2026.
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