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Should Haas fear a decline after a strong start?
After a striking start to the new Formula 1 era, in which Haas even temporarily stood ahead of Red Bull, the team appears to have lost its upward momentum.
By Michael de Vries - 2026-07-17T10:46:48.000Z - 1 min read
The Formula 1 season began for Haas F1 Team with a remarkably strong streak. In the opening phase of the championship, the outfit climbed to a surprising fourth position in the constructors' championship. That position placed them ahead of a team like Red Bull at the time.
These early performances were partly thanks to impressive races by driver Oliver Bearman. He managed to secure a seventh place in Melbourne and even drove to a fifth position in China, scoring crucial points for the American team.
However, after the April break, the situation changed. Since that pause, results have been considerably less rosy, and the team is struggling to maintain its earlier form.
The question now arises whether the competition has overtaken the team in terms of development. It appears Haas has been unable to hold onto its initial advantage and is slowly losing ground to other teams on the grid.