Following its usual pitlane launch tradition, the Haas F1 Team unveiled its actual new 2023 challenger, the VF-23, in Bahrain ahead of the start of pre-season testing.

The team's fans were already given a glimpse of Haas' new car when the outfit released a picture of its VF23 following its shakedown at Silverstone.

The car's new design retains the core black, white and red colour scheme, but changes the balance of how they appear on the chassis.

And there's more prominent placement on the engine cover and front wing for the logo of Moneygram, which came on board as the team's title sponsor at the end of last year.

Team boss Guenther Steiner, Kevin Magnussen and F1 returnee Nico Hulkenberg flanked the new car ahead of its baptism of fire which will be entrusted to the German driver, with Magnussen taking over testing duties Thursday afternoon.

Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team, Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team, Pietro Fittipaldi (BRA), Haas F1 Team and Guenther Steiner (ITA), Haas F1 Team Prinicipal 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pietro Fittipaldi (BRA), Haas F1 Team and Guenther Steiner (ITA), Haas F1 Team Prinicipal 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team and Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team, Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team, Pietro Fittipaldi (BRA), Haas F1 Team and Guenther Steiner (ITA), Haas F1 Team Prinicipal 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Images
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team and Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
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Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Phillip van Osten

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.

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