Haas brake issues not fully resolved - Grosjean

Romain Grosjean confirmed that's the brake issues which plagued Haas in 2016 have still not been completely resolved.

The French driver had his first day in the team's VF-17, clocking in at 56 laps and with the eighth fastest time on the day.

"Right now we are not 100 per cent happy with the braking still," Grosjean explained.

"But we are going to work around and hopefully find some solutions early in the year."

His day at the office was a bit upset by an issue that kept the beautiful VF-17 in the team's garage but Grosjean joined the action out on the track later on.

"There were a few things that held us back in the garage so we need to work and get better in the future. But I got the first few laps in the car and learned to drive it a little bit."

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Grosjean was pleasantly surprised by his 2017 charger at the outset.

"It feels pretty good. High speed [corners] are going to be interesting this year, much more than it was in the past.

" I think some of the circuits are going to be more exciting. I'm looking forward to doing more."
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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.