Haas Formula 1 chief Gunther Steiner says it was a “close call” to choose Romain Grosjean over Nico Hulkenberg for the team’s vacant 2020 seat, with continuity being the defining factor in its decision. Haas announced on Thursday that it would be running an unchanged line-up for the 2020 season, retaining Grosjean alongside Kevin Magnussen, who was already known to be under contract. Hulkenberg had been a consideration for Haas after losing his Renault seat for next year to Esteban Ocon, but Steiner stressed the importance of stability for the team with its line-up. “It was a close call, because they are both very good drivers, and I hope Nico stays in F1 as I like him and he’s a...
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