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10-01-04, 12:30 PM
From CCWS:
Haas confirmed he will run Bourdais and Junqueira in next year’s Champ Car World Series. “That’s the plan right now,” Haas said. “We’ll run the same two drivers, Sebastien and Bruno. I have contracts with both of them and they’re obviously happy with that.”
Haas also confirmed that he has worked through his differences with Paul Newman. “I’ll admit Paul and I had some problems. I don’t think I have to tell anyone that Paul is extremely loyal to Champ Car, probably more so than I am. But we got those issues straightened out and we’re going forward as always as Newman/Haas Racing, and we’ll continue to do that.”
Additionally, Haas confirmed that there’s substance to the rumors of the possibility of Newman/Haas running a third car next year for 2002 Champ Car champion Cristiano da Matta. “I guess there have been some rumors about Cristiano,” Haas admitted. “I’ve spoken to his agent. In fact, I had a phone call last week with Cristiano. I’ve got the highest regard for him and I don’t think what happened in Formula 1 had anything to do with his talent as a race car driver. I feel bad for him that that occurred.
In closing, Haas said he wanted to re-emphasize his positive view of the new Champ Car organization and to add a further word of thanks to his indefatigable partner.
“I want to say again that I’m pleasantly surprised that so much more progress has been made than I had imagined was possible. Also, there are good rumors we’re hearing about an improved TV package for next year and other good things that are in the wings. And you’ve got to hand it to Paul. He’s given a lot of help to Champ Car. He deserves a big round of applause.”
Haas confirmed he will run Bourdais and Junqueira in next year’s Champ Car World Series. “That’s the plan right now,” Haas said. “We’ll run the same two drivers, Sebastien and Bruno. I have contracts with both of them and they’re obviously happy with that.”
Haas also confirmed that he has worked through his differences with Paul Newman. “I’ll admit Paul and I had some problems. I don’t think I have to tell anyone that Paul is extremely loyal to Champ Car, probably more so than I am. But we got those issues straightened out and we’re going forward as always as Newman/Haas Racing, and we’ll continue to do that.”
Additionally, Haas confirmed that there’s substance to the rumors of the possibility of Newman/Haas running a third car next year for 2002 Champ Car champion Cristiano da Matta. “I guess there have been some rumors about Cristiano,” Haas admitted. “I’ve spoken to his agent. In fact, I had a phone call last week with Cristiano. I’ve got the highest regard for him and I don’t think what happened in Formula 1 had anything to do with his talent as a race car driver. I feel bad for him that that occurred.
In closing, Haas said he wanted to re-emphasize his positive view of the new Champ Car organization and to add a further word of thanks to his indefatigable partner.
“I want to say again that I’m pleasantly surprised that so much more progress has been made than I had imagined was possible. Also, there are good rumors we’re hearing about an improved TV package for next year and other good things that are in the wings. And you’ve got to hand it to Paul. He’s given a lot of help to Champ Car. He deserves a big round of applause.”