Haas F1 issues “we can race” verdict after strong Bahrain GP

The Haas drivers dropping back and making early tyre stops was a regular feature of Sundays last year and often led to good grid positions going to waste.

The team focused its design efforts with the VF-24 on addressing the problem and spent most of the Bahrain test concentrating on long runs.

Despite a lack of low-fuel experience, Nico Hulkenberg gave the team a boost by making Q3 and qualifying 10th for the Bahrain GP.

The German’s Saturday…