Separation of the American team Haas and the main sponsor Rich energy will be from race v Singapore also optically visible. The team announced a few days before the night race the first photo, on which a new one is visible appearance without the energy drink manufacturer's logo. Black and gold the appearance chosen on the basis of sponsorship agreements, so it remains. The logos of the controversial sponsor were only removed from the car and the team's clothing.
About yourself separation of the team from the main sponsor we've already reported, team leader Gunther Steiner so he v podcast Formula 1 'Starting Grid ' once again reminded of this difficult relationship with the sponsor. Especially internal quarrels with the head of Rich Energy William Storey. "There were a lot of problems and I don't even know about all of them," so Steiner, who kept away from problems with the main sponsor. The divorce occurred when they were at Rich energy found that they had to carry out internal restructuring. “They wanted to explain to me why. Then I told them, ‘Guys, I don’t want to step on anyone’s foot, I don’t want to be disturbed. If it doesn’t work, then we need to finish this story' "
Haas he did not want to waste time and money because of court hearings. Because of this, they also took this step. Still, there is no door completely closed, which also emphasizes Steiner"We told them we would end this matter and if you want to come back and if you restructure, then we can talk again. But at this point it is over." Haas will lose revenue by separating from the main sponsor, but because of this Steiner does not expect belt tightening. “That won't get us in trouble. We will survive," so Steiner, which in the end adds that it’s still good if you have main sponsor.
