HAAS VF-20

Although Haas had already unveiled its VF-20 through a series of renders, its new car was finally seen in the flesh at 8am last Wednesday in the Barcelona circuit pitlane. A tricky first week and two crashes cut mileage, but the car at least looks quick

JAKE BOXALL-LEGGE AND TIM WRIGHT

RENDERS: OBSOLETE One of the key issues with launch renders is that it’s only possible to see the details that the team would like you to see. Any innovations or aero tricks are naturally obscured until the latest possible moment, lest other teams start developing their own versions. In Haas’s case, there were select areas kept incredibly dark, particularly around the bargeboards. But, thanks to the magic of actual photography, those areas are now exposed. HAVE LAST YEAR’S ISSUES BEEN CURED? It’s too early to say if the ghost of the problematic VF-19 has been exorcised. This time last year, the car was hailed as looking easy to drive with solid handling characteristics, and only the blips in the reliability of the Ferrari powertrain were any cause for concern. But the cooler climate…

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Autosport (Digital) - 1 Issue, 27/02/20

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