Guenther Steiner has defended Haas’ decision not to upgrade their car this season – even though they have only a single World Championship point to their name. Haas are struggling at the foot of the F1 constructors’ standings in a three-way battle with Alfa Romeo and Williams – albeit recently Ferrari have also been producing roughly the same pace as those teams in some races. The one point Haas did gain was the result of an inspired strategy decision during the formation lap for the Hungarian Grand Prix when they pitted Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean to fit slick tyres on a drying track. The radio call was actually illegal and a time penalty was issued, but it was not enough...
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