Amid the F1 paddock’s usual scepticism, the sport’s newest team is pushing ahead with its plans.<\/p>\n
Gene Haas – a top Nascar team co-owner and boss of Haas Automation, a world-leading machine tool maker – has secured a two-year license to make his F1 debut either in 2015 or 2016.<\/p>\n
After a visit to Haas’ North Carolina headquarters, Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt says the Gunther Steiner-led team’s “plan A” is to race next year.<\/p>\n
Schmidt said Steiner, who has worked with Jaguar and Red Bull, is now rapidly building a workforce, with many experienced F1 people showing interest because Haas can offer new challenges and high-ranking positions.<\/p>\n
“There are many interested parties,” a source said, “but we can only hire people when we know who our engine partner is.”<\/p>\n
The front-runner is Ferrari, who are also keen to supply a lot of other components to Haas.<\/p>\n
Mercedes has already ruled itself out of the running to fill Haas’ needs.<\/p>\n
“We can only offer engines and transmission,” said team chairman Niki Lauda.<\/p>\n
The Haas car will almost certainly be built by Dallara.<\/p>\n
Schmidt reports: “A 200-strong staff is under construction.\u00a0 In September, the factory in Mooresville will be ready.”<\/p>\n
At the same time, Haas is also looking for somewhere to base itself in England, the report added.<\/p>\n
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