No last-minute calls this time: Haas has confirmed its driver line-up early this season, sticking with the experienced pairing of Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg for 2024.
The popular duo have amassed 346 grand prix starts between them, and while they’ve not had the car to really trouble the midfield battle so far in 2023, both have scored points: the Hulk’s P7 in Austria was the team’s best effort in the first half of the campaign.
The team is tied with Williams for points in the constructors' championship, currently occupying eighth place.
“I think it’s safe to say that we’ve had an extremely solid driver pairing this season in Formula 1 and ultimately there was no reason to look to change that moving forward,” said team principal Guenther Steiner. “Kevin is obviously a very well-known quantity to us, and I’m delighted he’ll return for what will be his seventh season in Haas colours.
"On the other side of the garage, Nico’s simply slotted in without fuss or fanfare and proved himself to be a valuable member of the team. He’s approaching 200 starts in Formula 1 and we’re very happy to be the beneficiary of that experience behind the wheel.”
Meanwhile, K-Mag had this to say: “I’m obviously very happy to see my relationship with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team extended once again. My return in 2022 had been unexpected but was filled with numerous highlights, and although this season hasn’t gone quite as we’d hoped, we’ve still managed to get into the points and shown potential in the package we have.”
And Hulkenberg added: “It’s nice to get things sorted early for next season to just keep the focus on racing and improving performance. I enjoy being part of the team and share Gene and Guenther's passion for it. We're competing in a very tight midfield and I’m looking forward to building on what we’ve done together so far and taking that forward into 2024.”
Reckon Haas can spring another surprise like last year’s stunning sprint race pole in Brazil? Or maybe - just maybe - Hulkenberg will finally get that podium finish that’s eluded him for so long…
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