F1 | First weekend without points for Haas: Schumacher immediately ahead of Magnussen

First weekend without points for Haas. In Melbourne Schumacher and Magnussen finished practically ahead of each other, with the German thirteenth and his teammate fourteenth. The VF-22 certainly took a step back compared to the first two races, but the feeling is that the pace was not too far from the points zone, as admitted by the drivers themselves after the race.

“It was a very eventful race – Mick admitted. From the start with Carlos, we didn't catch each other for very long, and then even with Yuki under the Safety Car I risked catching him. I think that in terms of pace we weren't too far from our target, but it's a shame that there weren't many overtaking opportunities. We have learned many things, there are positive aspects and we must analyze everything to improve in view of Imola."

“I had fun, this track is beautiful – Magnussen said. I'm disappointed not to have scored any points, but we tried to start on the hard tires, because we knew we were faster than the starting position, but the Safety Car ruined the strategy. The set-up we had when we arrived in Australia wasn't good, but we were able to reverse course and get closer to the racing group. We tried, next time we'll be back in the points."