Gunther Steiner has played down rumours Haas could be about to team up with Renault. Haas’ current technical partner, Ferrari, is notably struggling in 2020. But boss Steiner said at Sochi: “We are not jumping ship at the first moment of difficulties. Gene (Haas) and I assume that Ferrari can solve its problems.”. He also said switching to another technical partner would be a huge task. “Our entire infrastructure with Dallara is in Italy,” said Steiner. There are rumours at Sochi that Haas has already signed a preliminary contract with Sergio Perez. But Steiner said: “I do not doubt that Sergio is a great driver, but is he the best candidate in the long-term?

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