Grosjean points will not influence Haas' 2021 decision

Grosjean says he would have turned down F1 return
13 October 2020 by    1 min read
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Oct.13 - Haas will not let a single good performance influence its driver decision for 2021, according to team boss Gunther Steiner.

At the Nurburgring, it began to become obvious that the American team could oust both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean at the end of the season.

Names including Nikita Mazepin, Callum Ilott, Sergio Perez and others are linked with the seats.

But at the Nurburgring, it was incumbent Grosjean who ended Haas' long points drought with a ninth place finish.

However, Steiner says the result will not influence Haas' driver deliberations.

"We cannot be so emotional that we go from race to race and decide like that," he told Ekstra Bladet newspaper.

"It's a decision for the long term, so I don't want to fall into the trap of not fully evaluating how the team can perform best with the best possible drivers for the next two to three years," Steiner added.

When asked what the chances are of an announcement prior to next weekend's race in Portugal, he answered: "If you ask me, don't bet.

"But I would say the odds are very low."

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4 F1 Fan comments on “Grosjean points will not influence Haas' 2021 decision”

    • Carl Buxton

      MAZEPIN needs to finish in the Top 7 of the current F2 Championship to qualify for a Super licence. He currently sits in 6th position...ILOTT needs to finish in the Top 4. He's currently 2nd...both could potentially fall down the final order and then the argument will be null and void.

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      • ReallyOldRacer

        I dislike vitriol, but, you evidently have not been reading your boy's press lately. It's a good race for biggest joke in F1. I've never seen fans turn so quickly. You are about the only one left. lol

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