Grosjean slams 'worst car I have ever driven'
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Haas VF-20 Specs & Facts
9th
Best Finish
13th
Best Quali
3
Points
2
Points Finishes
Car Profile
Power Unit & Tyres
Power unit
Ferrari 0651.6 V6 turbo hybrid
Also powered
Alfa Romeo C39, Ferrari SF-1000
Tyres
Pirelli
Drivers of the Haas VF-20
2020 Finishing Positions
9th
1
10th
1
12th
5
13th
2
15th
3
16th
4
17th
6
18th
1
19th
2
DNF
9
DNF Did Not Finish
2020 Race by Race
17 Grands Prix
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1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Haas VF-20: A Difficult Season in a Disrupted Year
The Haas VF-20 was the American constructor's challenger for the highly unusual 2020 Formula 1 season, a campaign compressed into 17 races by the COVID-19 pandemic. Running Ferrari power units, Haas deployed a development strategy that differed from most of the grid: recognising the incoming wholesale regulation changes for 2022, the team chose to minimise investment in the VF-20 and focus their resources on the future. Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen continued as the driver pairing, with both experienced campaigners familiar with the car's characteristics.
Grosjean's Bahrain Escape
The 2020 season will forever be remembered at Haas for one heart-stopping moment, Romain Grosjean's horrifying crash at the Bahrain grand prix. The Frenchman's VF-20 split the barrier at high speed and burst into flames, trapping him momentarily inside the wreckage. Grosjean's miraculous escape with relatively minor injuries was one of the most astonishing survival stories in modern motorsport, and the incident led to significant safety reviews across the sport. The Belgian sadly missed the final two rounds of the season as a result, and it would prove to be his last ever Formula 1 race.
Kevin Magnussen provided solid performances throughout the season before announcing his departure from the team at the end of the year. The Dane's time at Haas, spanning five seasons, ended without a podium but with a considerable legacy of competitive effort and technical contribution. The team finished ninth in the Constructors' Championship, reflecting the deliberate decision to manage the car's development with an eye firmly on 2022.
Haas VF-20 Specifications
| chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Push-rod |
| Rear suspension | Pull-rod |
| Weight | 746 kg (inc. driver) |
| Tyres | Pirelli 13-inch |
| Power unit | Ferrari 065 |
| Engine | 1600cc, 90° V6, turbocharged |
| Max RPM | 15,000 rpm |
| ERS | MGU-K 120 kW, MGU-H, 4 MJ energy store |
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Haas VF-20: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Haas VF-20?
Haas raced the Haas VF-20 in the 2020 Formula 1 season, finishing 9th in the constructors' championship with 3 points.
Who drove the Haas VF-20?
Romain Grosjean, Kevin Magnussen and Pietro Fittipaldi drove the Haas VF-20 in 2020.
How many races did the Haas VF-20 win?
The Haas VF-20 did not win a Grand Prix in 2020; its best result was 9th.
Which engine powered the Haas VF-20?
The Haas VF-20 used the Ferrari 065, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.
