Haas team leader Günter Steiner spoke about his summer break and confirmed that engineers are continuing to refine the VF-23 machine.
Q: How was your summer vacation?
Gunter Steiner: I had a nice vacation. I rested in Sicily for several days and then climbed into the mountains. This year they weren’t too high, because I didn’t have enough time to prepare. It’s great to spend time with family and relax.
As usual, I kept working and followed what was happening in Formula 1. During the break there was practically no news, except for some funny texts. In any case, have a good rest.
Q: What can you tell us about the VF-23 finalization process?
Gunter Steiner: We have prepared several updates for Zandvoort – brake air ducts and front wing. The team will continue to work hard so that we have other new items later in the season, but I cannot give an exact date.
We will continue to work with the current car and there are two reasons for this. First, we’re trying to make it faster, and second, and more importantly, current work allows us to set the direction for creating the VF-24. There’s a lot of work to be done and it’s almost as intense now as it was in December while making a new car.
Question: Your drivers, Niko Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen, have no home races in Formula 1. Would you like to hold races in Germany and Denmark in the future?
Gunter Steiner: Given the current popularity of Formula 1, I think the race can now be held anywhere and all tickets can sell. FOM is dealing with contract issues but I think a race in Germany would be very appropriate as it is a big car country, a German driver is in the championship and they have a rich history in Formula 1.
At the moment, only the German market is in decline, while the rest is growing. Hosting the German Grand Prix will give millions of fans the chance to see the race in their own country.
Denmark also has a rich history in Formula 1, Kevin is in the championship and they want to race in Copenhagen, that would be fantastic. It’s a great city and I think a lot of people are ready for this stage, but as far as I know local politicians haven’t given the green light so plans for the Copenhagen Grand Prix have been canceled for now. But I hope they come back to this idea in the future.
Source: F1 News
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