F1 News: Haas F1 Team VF-23 Analysed Amid First Shakedown

Haas F1 team has launched their 2023 car track-side for the first time since we saw the livery reveal last month. Haas was the first to show off their new look for this coming season, and now they're one of the first to shakedown their VF-23, too.

This shakedown took place at Silverstone where the Kannapolis-based team could tense their MoneyGram muscles on the famous British track. But more importantly to fans, the team released imagery of the new car for us all to glare over.

Unboxed and ready for the track! #HaasF1 #VF23 pic.twitter.com/gISlrGclN7
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 11, 2023

Taken in the team's British factory in Banbury, we get a proper look at the machinery that will be piloted by Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg in late February in Bahrain, with the latter taking the place of now-Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher.

First miles on the clock ✅

Kev tallied his opening laps of 2023 in our Silverstone Shakedown day 💪🇩🇰#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/mBbKNkkLCa
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 11, 2023

Haas wasn't the only team to carry out a shakedown. Red Bull were also seen with a few aerodynamic differences on their RB19, and Alfa Romeo also hit the tarmac in their C43, albeit in Barcelona.

While pre-season testing officially begins in Bahrain, teams can use two days during the year for filming. Obviously, with Red Bull low on wind tunnel time, it's not a surprise they were quick to book in this time. Teams are allocated 100km of driving and only with Pirelli's special tyres during this testing... ahem... filming.

From the video and image posted by Haas, we have spotted one major difference.

The wait is over! The #VF23 is on track for the first time 🙌#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/btFfYp4RuY
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 11, 2023

The vents on the sidepods of the VF-23 look very Ferrari in size and shape, with the previous versions having a notable, larger design. Now, they have been pushed further toward the rear of the car and are much smaller in size. To make space for what we assume to be radiators covering this new placement, the engine cover is wider than in previous years.

With cars hitting the track, it's finally feeling like the season is beginning.