Haas had a costly weekend in Monaco as Kevin Magnussen’s moment of poor judgment with Sergio Perez from Red Bull led to a three-car crash, resulting in collateral damage for Nico Hulkenberg. While Red Bull will have to spend around $3 million to fix Perez’s car, Haas’s cars were not as severely damaged. However, for a team like Haas, any accident comes with a high price tag. Despite this setback, Komatsu, a member of the Haas team, is trying to remain optimistic as they prepare for the upcoming race in Montreal. He hopes that the VF-24 will perform well at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which has a unique street circuit layout with low-speed corners and unforgiving consequences for mistakes. The lower downforce level of the track, combined with the characteristics of the VF-24, could be advantageous for Haas. Komatsu believes that the team has been more competitive in circuits with lower downforce this year due to the efficiency of their car. Hulkenberg has been performing well for Haas, particularly in qualifying. However, the German driver experienced a significant drop in position during the 2023 Grand Prix in Montreal. He is optimistic for a better result this time and considers Montreal to be his favorite track on the calendar. Magnussen also shares Hulkenberg’s enthusiasm for the Montreal circuit, describing it as a driver’s track with opportunities for overtaking and a great atmosphere. He hopes to have a fantastic weekend there this season.
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