Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu drives historic F1 car before Italian GP
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Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu completed a track session this week in a historic 1990 Footwork Arrows A11B ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Cosworth-powered vehicle, which was historically raced by Michele Alboreto, Alex Caffi, and Bernd Schneider, took to the track as part of the team's preparations for the 13th round of the season. Haas enters the weekend seeking to improve its performance after failing to score points in the six races following their initial campaign success. The American team currently holds seventh place in the constructors' standings with 21 points. Team drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon have completed three practice sessions at the circuit to calibrate the latest upgrade package on the VF-26. Komatsu emphasized the importance of the race weekend for the team, given their design office is based nearby in Maranello.
- •Ayao Komatsu drove a 1990 Footwork Arrows A11B at Monza this week.
- •The 1990 car was originally powered by a Ford Cosworth DFR V8 engine.
- •Haas currently holds seventh position in the 2026 constructors' standings.
- •The team is introducing a new upgrade package to the VF-26 for the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Haas drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon participated in three practice sessions.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu gets behind wheel of historic F1 car ahead of Italian GP
- 11:40 AMMotorsport.com — Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu gets behind wheel of historic F1 car ahead of Italian GP
"Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has completed a track outing, driving a 1990 Footwork Arrows A11B ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The Japanese team chief took the wheel of the Cosworth-powered chassis earlier this week. The A11B, an evolution of the Ross Brawn-designed A11, was driven during the 1990 F1 season by Michele Alboreto, Alex Caffi and Bernd Schneider. Powered by a ...Keep reading
"Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu drove a 1990 Footwork Arrows A11B ahead of the Italian Grand Prix
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:40 AMHaas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu gets behind wheel of historic F1 car ahead of Italian GP
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu drove a 1990 Footwork Arrows A11B ahead of the Italian Grand Prix
- Motorsport.comSep 5, 2026, 11:40 AMHaas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu gets behind wheel of historic F1 car ahead of Italian GP
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has completed a track outing, driving a 1990 Footwork Arrows A11B ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The Japanese team chief took the wheel of the Cosworth-powered chassis earlier this week. The A11B, an evolution of the Ross Brawn-designed A11, was driven during the 1990 F1 season by Michele Alboreto, Alex Caffi and Bernd Schneider. Powered by a ...Keep reading
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