Amidst recent upheaval, Haas announces ‘record signing’ of female driver Chloe Chambers

A lot has been happening at Haas over the past month, with team principal Guenther Steiner getting sacked and Ayao Komatsu taking charge. While this has been met with mixed responses from the F1 world, it appears like the American outfit is looking towards the future. A sign of this can be seen in the team’s ‘record signing’ of Chloe Chambers, who will now represent the team in the F1 Academy ahead of the upcoming season.

Ayao Komatsu and Chloe Chambers. Credit: motorsport.com
Ayao Komatsu and Chloe Chambers. Credit: motorsport.com

The American driver will race in a bespoke livery and custom race suit and be fully integrated with the F1 team. She will have a personal group of engineers who will support her on-track.

Chambers, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a promising driver who will be competing in her second season with the Campos Racing outfit.

The 19-year-old is also set to feature in the team’s marketing and communications activities.

“I’m super excited to be driving for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team with Campos Racing in F1 Academy,” Chambers, said.

“Having the backing of Haas is going to open many doors for new experiences and it’s going to be a place where I can learn. I’m excited to be going to Miami for Haas’ and my home race, that’s a race I’m looking forward to.

“It’s my first season in F1 Academy, so I’m looking forward to getting good results and developing as a driver. I did some testing over the winter with Campos Racing, and the team and I work very well together.”

Chambers is also famous for her exploits away from the track. The youngster holds the Guinness World Record for fastest vehicle slalom. Set in 2020 she set a record-breaking time of 47.45 seconds, driving a Porsche 718 Spyder.

“As a father to two karting enthusiasts myself, I know the importance of representation in encouraging the next generation to take that leap and follow their dreams,” Komatsu added.

“It was great to meet Chloe and see her enthusiasm for the season ahead, and the team thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her at the factory – from speaking with our engineers, participating in pit stop practice and undertaking her first media obligations.

“MoneyGram Haas F1 Team fully supports Formula 1 and F1 Academy in its objectives, and we’re committed to increasing the talent pool of young girls and women entering the sport, utilizing our resources.”

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