The Aston Martin and Haas pair will have to start from the pit lane at F1 GPs in America after making changes.
Haas and Aston Martin released updates on the F1 US Grand Prix this weekend, but they struggled a bit to live up to expectations. Both of his latter vehicles failed in the first quarter, while the former required one of his vehicles to fail in the first quarter and his other in the second quarter.
In the sprint, Haas withdrew both cars in SQ1, and Aston Martin withdrew both cars in SQ2. Even in the sprint he raced, his four cars were far from the points, and Lance’s stroke caused major trouble with brake problems and forced him to retire.
Haas is also said to be joining Aston Martin in the pit lane, but this was kept unofficial in a statement. In contrast to Aston Martin, who confirmed this, they stated, “While technically it is still ‘unofficial,’ there is a high possibility that both cars will start from the pit lane, taking into account set-up changes.”
The team has decided today to start both cars from the pit lane so that changes can be made to optimize the new package. The FIA has confirmed the changes both teams have made to their cars.
Pit lane starts for all four cars have also been approved. Here is a list of changes made, including suspension setup changes –
Walk:Rear corner stops (other specifications). Rear torsion bar (different specifications); Front stabilizer bar (other specifications); Rear stabilizer bar (specifications vary)
Alonso:Floor standing (other specifications). Rear carrier wing (separate specification); Rear corner stop (separate specification). Rear torsion bar (different specifications); Front stabilizer bar (different specifications)
Magnussen: Rear wing assembly (different specifications).
Hülkenberg: Rear wing assembly (different specifications).
