Haas have become the fifth Formula One team to place most of their UK-based staff on furlough leave. They follow McLaren, Renault, Williams and Racing Point in taking advantage of the scheme that sees the government contribute 80% of an employees wages, up to £2,500 a month. Haas confirmed to the official F1 website that a few key personnel will continue to work, but on reduced salaries. Haas' drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have agreed to a reduction of their salaries, according to the report. This means that half of the Formula 1 grid have now taken advantage of the scheme as the sport continues to battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Seven of them ten teams are based in...
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