FormulaSpy Logo
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Home
  • F1 News
  • F1 Calendar
  • F1 Standings
  • Drivers
  • Teams
  • Videos
  • Formula E
F1 Shop
F1 Shop
  • Home
  • F1 News
  • F1 Calendar
  • F1 Standings
  • Drivers
  • Teams
  • Videos
  • Formula E
F1 Shop
F1 Shop
No Result
View All Result
FormulaSpy Logo Mobile
No Result
View All Result

Steiner: Haas drivers ‘need to learn fighting’

Frank Parker by Frank Parker
8th April 2021
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Mark Sutton / LAT Images

Mark Sutton / LAT Images

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail

Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner has said that the team are looking to get their two rookie drivers Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin more experience in fighting other cars.

RELATED POSTS

Hulkenberg to join Haas for 2023 replacing Schumacher

Magnussen takes fantastic pole for Haas in wet qualifying

Alonso has US P7 reinstated after review

The American outfit had a low-key race in the season opening round in Bahrain – Schumacher finished last of the finishers in 16th whilst Mazepin retired on lap one spinning on the kerb and crashing his car.

Steiner has confirmed that the team won’t be developing their current car seeing 2021 as a ‘transitional’ year before a raft of new regulation changes in 2022.

The Haas boss believes that it will be a difficult season for them stating that they’re not putting effort into anything else other than fighting Williams.

“I would say if we can take the fight to Williams that’s about it,” said Steiner to Motorsport.com. “You know, and I am very realistic about that. And we are not putting any effort into doing anything more than that.

“I think the biggest amount we can get out of the car [is] to get our drivers prepared or get them prepared better, just get them experience and that is what we want to do so they are ready when we have a better car and that is just how our plan is for this year.”

ADVERTISEMENT

The VF-21 looked tricky to drive with both drivers struggling for balance around the Sakhir International Circuit – Mazepin’s race preparations were marred by several spins throughout the weekend, whilst Schumacher suffered a spin in the race almost mirroring his teammates.

Steiner believes that the teams’ goal should getting their two drivers as much experience as possible ahead of the new regulations next season.

“I think when you fight they need to learn this fighting,” said Steiner. “I think both of them went on to the throttle too harsh, you know, and they then went on the kerb or something like this.

“And it’s just, you know, these cars are so powerful, and when the torque kicks in, you get a kick and you cannot recoup them anymore. So I think this is down to making the experience. I do not think that they will do that again. They will spin again, but not in the way they did [in Bahrain].

“This was a new experience, in a race, you know, trying to fight with other cars, and sometimes to be a little bit too optimistic.”

Tags: Guenther SteinerHaasMick SchumacherNikita Mazepin
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

F1 teams reach general agreement for sprint races

Next Post

Aston Martin signs Hulkenberg as 2021 reserve driver

Frank Parker

Frank Parker

Frank is F1 writer and editor for FormulaSpy and has previously covered Formula E and World RallyCross

Related Posts

Mercedes launch sees the team back as the Black Arrows
F1 News

Mercedes launch sees the team back as the Black Arrows

15th February 2023
Haas reveal the livery for their VF-23 car
F1 News

Haas reveal the livery for their VF-23 car

31st January 2023
Schumacher signs on as Mercedes reserve for 2023
F1 News

Schumacher signs on as Mercedes reserve for 2023

15th December 2022
Hulkenberg to join Haas for 2023 replacing Schumacher
F1 News

Hulkenberg to join Haas for 2023 replacing Schumacher

17th November 2022
Magnussen takes fantastic pole for Haas in wet qualifying
F1 News

Magnussen takes fantastic pole for Haas in wet qualifying

11th November 2022
Alonso has US P7 reinstated after review
F1 News

Alonso has US P7 reinstated after review

29th October 2022
Next Post
Aston Martin

Aston Martin signs Hulkenberg as 2021 reserve driver

Alpha Tauri

Gasly: Alpha Tauri in the fight with McLaren and Ferrari

Latest News

Verstappen dominates in Spain as Mercedes get double podium

Verstappen dominates in Spain as Mercedes get double podium

4th June 2023
Race Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Race Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

4th June 2023
Guenther breaks the curse to win from pole in a Gen3

Guenther breaks the curse to win from pole in a Gen3

4th June 2023
(FP3) Third Practice Result – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix

Race Results – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix 2

4th June 2023
Gasly penalised for impeding and Russell warned for Hamilton clash

Gasly penalised for impeding and Russell warned for Hamilton clash

4th June 2023
Guenther does it again to take second Jakarta pole

Guenther does it again to take second Jakarta pole

4th June 2023
Qualifying Results – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix 2

Qualifying Results – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix 2

4th June 2023
(FP3) Third Practice Result – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix

(FP3) Third Practice Result – 2023 Jakarta E-Prix

4th June 2023
Verstappen takes pole in exciting Spanish qualifying

Verstappen takes pole in exciting Spanish qualifying

3rd June 2023
Qualifying Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Qualifying Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

3rd June 2023

Recommended Stories

Mexican Grand Prix Results

Qualifying Results – 2017 Mexican Grand Prix

28th October 2017
McLaren

Revised 2021 calendar to be presented to teams

28th August 2021
Celebrating 50 Formula E races

Celebrating 50 Formula E races

6th March 2019

Popular Stories

  • F1 Formula 1 Haas 2021 livery Uralkali

    WADA confirm interest in Haas’ 2021 livery

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2022 F1 calendar and pre-season testing dates

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • ‘Perez’s manager working on finding alternative seat for 2021’

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Analysis: Where has Ferrari’s speed gone?

    14 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 0
  • Updated – 2020 F1 Drivers, Teams and Driver Numbers

    40 shares
    Share 40 Tweet 0
FormulaSpy

Find the latest Formula 1 news, results & reactions!

FormulaSpy is an independent accredited F1 news site, based in Ireland.

LEARN MORE »

Recent Posts

  • Verstappen dominates in Spain as Mercedes get double podium 4th June 2023
  • Race Results – 2023 Spanish Grand Prix 4th June 2023
  • Guenther breaks the curse to win from pole in a Gen3 4th June 2023

Follow us on Social Media

Follow FormulaSpy on your favourite social media channels!

Built with ❤ in Dublin, Ireland ☘ © 2023
The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • F1 News
  • F1 Calendar
  • F1 Standings
  • Drivers
  • Teams
  • Videos

Built with ❤ in Dublin, Ireland ☘ © 2023
The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In