The 2022 livery season is officially underway! Haas F1 became the first team to unveil its new 2022 livery. The American team was the first team last year to reveal that they won’t develop their 2021 car to focus on the 2022 season.
The team took to social media to reveal some pictures of their new 2022 car. Although the colors of the livery are the same as last year, the overall look of the car is quite different because of the regulations.
Fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the 2022 Haas F1 livery. It did not impress the F1 fans, as the new livery looks like an exact copy of the 2021 livery.
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— Neil🌱🐯 (@NeilBasuRacing) February 4, 2022
Such a disappointment! I expected a new livery and better colours! Sigh! Hope the car is at least better than last year!
— Karat Halwa 🦹🏻♂️ (@that27karatguy) February 4, 2022
Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all 😐
— Nom (@TheNNNom) February 4, 2022
Well they’re an American team mostly funded by a Russian so I’m not surprised lol
I’d rather they spend time improving the car than improving the livery.. Mick is shining and doing so well but being overshadowed by that white tractor
— Shrivaas. (@shrivaasms) February 4, 2022
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Hopefully, we return to challenging for points: Haas team boss Guenther Steiner
As reported by Haas’ Official Website, the American team is looking to bounce back from their abysmal 2021 season. The team would be hoping to get more competitive and get back in the midfield. Haas team principal Guenther Steiner mentioned that he is excited about the new season.
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“It’s that time of year where you’re naturally optimistic that the hard work and effort of everyone will translate to a competitive entry on the track. We made the decision back in 2020 to really channel time and resources into the VF-22, foregoing anything track-related for 2021–which wasn’t easy to watch,” said Steiner.
“Hopefully, that decision bears fruit and we return to challenging for points and taking something from the weekends. It’s exciting to be at the point where we know the VF-22 will be on track shortly,” said the Haas team boss.
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The 2022 season is an important year for the American team. It is crucial for them to make progress in the sport so that they can survive till the 2025 season before looking at future prospects. By taking the gamble last season to develop the new car, they had put all the eggs in this season’s basket.
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