Haas retains black and gold livery after sponsor split

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Haas has parted with title sponsor Rich Energy but the US outfit has retained its basic black and gold livery for its VF19.

The team took on the colors of its new commercial partner at the start of the year, but over the summer a management coup and counter-coup at the controversial energy drink company has led to its departure from F1, a move that became effective after the Italian Grand Prix.

Haas and Rich Energy 'amicably' end F1 partnership

Haas raced with Rich Energy logos on its car at Monza, but the team has since stripped its VF19 of its former partner's identity, revealing an updated livery on its website ahead of next weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

The team likely retained its basic color scheme for economic or time constraint reasons as changing the livery and team kit would have required a significant expense in both capital and time, with just seven races remaining in the 2019 season.

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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.