‘It’s the first time in Haas’s history’ – Out-going Magnussen reveals crucial factor behind team’s success in 2024

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“That’s a real step forward there already, so hopefully we can keep that going. I don’t know. We’re on a good trend, I think. So hopefully we can just keep that going.”

There are still areas where Magnussen feels that the team can improve, with the Danish driver adding: “I think we’re still not consistent enough, but from last year, we improved consistency.

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“Last year, especially in qualifying, we were able to be good, but every time on Sunday, we’d just fall to pieces. And I think we’ve changed that situation so that it’s actually almost the opposite now – we look better in the race than we do in qualifying often.

“Certainly on Sunday, we’re a lot more consistent. But again, with the field so tight together, it only takes a small little mishap and you’re qualifying far off your optimal position, and that’s been a big driver to the inconsistency this year, I think.”

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