F1 Preview: What to expect from teams and drivers in 2019

Haas

Ah Haas! When the American team entered the sport a few years ago I honestly was expecting them to take up the customary position of most new teams at the back.

Imagine my surprise when Haas became involved in the midfield battle with Renault and Force India and, even more than that almost came out on top.

Looking forward also seems to be positive for the team and, depending on a few factors, they could find themselves once again eyeing up the best of the rest position.

The only worry for Haas is that it seems to be a team in the style of the old F1 teams, by which I mean it’s held together with tape, good thoughts and luck.

Its driver lineup can either be one of the most dynamic pairings or completely shaky depending on the day; which is mirrored by the car that seems to want to defy expectations by performing at some tracks and then having serious steering problems at the next.

Add to this the team’s infamous showing at the last Melbourne race in which both cars had to retire from competing for 4th place due to bad pit stops – unforgivable! The only thing I can say for sure about the Haas team this season is that they will be interesting to watch.

Edited by Alan John