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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 11: Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 Team VF-20 Ferrari on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 11, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 11: Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 Team VF-20 Ferrari on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 11, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
Haas has made some major changes to their team ahead of the upcoming season. The American-owned team will have a new title sponsor in the form of Uralkali as they make their way to the grid. The new title sponsor also saw a change in the team’s livery.
Haas did have Rich energy as their title sponsors but the beverage company soon parted aways after just nine races due to some disputes.
With a new driver lineup and new sponsors, the team hopes to get ahead in the grid and hopes to secure some points in the constructor’s championship.
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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – DECEMBER 05: Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 Team VF-20 Ferrari on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Sakhir at Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Hamad I Mohammed – Pool/Getty Images)
Haas gets a makeover for the 2021 season
The team got Uralkali to be their title sponsor for the new season. The company is owned by Nikita Mazepin’s father, Dmitry Mazepin. The deal also saw a change in their livery for the upcoming season.
A major change was done to the car’s design. In the past, the team ran with black and gold when they have backed up Rich Energy, in 2020 they ran red and white on their black car. However, the new partnership sees that the team incorporates the colors of the Russian flag on the new machinery.
Introducing the Uralkali Haas F1 Team VF-21…#HaasF1 https://t.co/skSVeLuc1s
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 4, 2021
Team owner Gene Haas said, ” I’m very pleased to welcome Uralkali to Formula 1 as title partner to Haas F1 Team. We look forward to representing their brand throughout the season. It’s an exciting time for the team with Uralkali coming onboard”
An exceptional driver lineup for the team
The 2021 season is a new year for the team, after parting ways with Romain Grosjean & Kevin Magnussen. Haas got two talented drivers from the F2 championship, Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin.
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Schumacher won the F2 championship last year while Mazepin showed what talent he had behind the wheel. The duo will hope to take Haas to the next level in their debut year on the F1 grid.
We think you all deserve a bit more Mick content from yesterday ☺️#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/Fpldns3KqA
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 27, 2021
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Haas has a young lineup and hopes that their VF-21 car can help their drivers score some points for the team. The team remains optimistic for the new year and believes that they can take the fight to the midfield teams.
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