Haas become final team to reveal 2021 launch date

Haas have become the final team to announce their launch date for their 2021 campaign, with the American squad set to unveil their new livery on March 4.

The VF-21 will be Gene Haas’ sixth Formula 1 car, continuing a strong relationship with Ferrari that sees them take the power unit and all non-listed parts from the Scuderia.

Haas have opted for an all-new rookie line-up this year, replacing Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean with F2 champion Mick Schumacher and F2 rival Nikita Mazepin.

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They will be hoping to improve on a ninth place finish in the constructors’ championship in 2020 – their equal-worst ever performance.

Haas will not fire up their new car until they get to Bahrain next month for pre-season testing, due to restrictions on the movement of people because of Covid-19.

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The American team’s boss Guenther Steiner admitted the move was not ideal, but remained optimistic as the stability in the design – with so much carryover of parts from last year to this campaign – minimises the risk.

Their Thursday launch will come one day after Aston Martin reveal their new image and a day before Williams become the final team to launch their 2021 campaign.