02/02/2023
NEWS STORY
Haas reveals the livery that its MoneyGram sponsored cars will sport this season, though the American outfit has yet to unveil the actual car.
At a time anticipation for the new season is finally beginning to build, Haas took to social media to publish a series of renders of their 2022 car sporting the new MoneyGram livery.
No fanfare, no pulsating rock soundtrack, no speeches.
Though the livery looks little unchanged from previous years, the American outfit still opting for Red, White and Black, the 2023 livery features more black than its predecessor and despite labelling the car the VF-23 it is in fact the VF-22.
"It's exciting to see our first livery unveiled together as MoneyGram Haas F1 Team," said Gene Haas. "We head into a new season buoyed by some strong team performances last year and a return to points paying finishes. The aim for the 2023 season is naturally to do that more consistently and with Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg I certainly believe we've got an experienced driver pairing more than capable of delivering those points on a Sunday."
"It's been thrilling to experience two global organizations truly come together as one team to form the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team," added Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "We've collaborated in lockstep to bring this livery to life, leaning into our many similarities while also playing off of each of our unique strengths. As we both usher in a brand-new era with a clear plan and vision in place, we're prepared to work closely together to reach new heights this year. The sleek livery design is symbolic of who MoneyGram is today, a company ready for the future, and we couldn't be more excited for what's to come."
"I obviously share everyone's enthusiasm around the livery unveil, not least as it's a checkpoint in the pre-season calendar which means we're another step closer to doing the thing we actually want to be doing – and that's go racing," said Guenther Steiner. "I like the livery, it's undoubtedly a more elevated and modernized look which is fitting as we move into a new era alongside MoneyGram as our title partner.
"It's an exciting time of year for Formula 1 and it's great that we're first out the gate to showcase our livery but our attention is firmly on getting the VF-23 on-track and preparing for the season ahead. We really have something to build on following last year's performances. The whole organization has been working hard to reach this point and obviously in Kevin and Nico we have two proven points-scoring talents locked in behind the wheel. I can't wait to get started."
Haas will shakedown the VF-23 for the first time at Silverstone on Saturday February 11.
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