Haas looks likely to be the first team to unveil its 2019 contender as it reveals a February 7 launch date. The American outfit, which finished fifth in the 2018 standings, is looking to pick up where it left off last season, opting for continuity by retaining its line-up of Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen for a third successive season. Benefitting from its close ties to Ferrari - a source of major irritation to several rivals - Haas, like Sauber, was given a further boost last year by the engine upgrades introduced over the course of the season. Despite the concerns at the close ties with Maranello, which included much of the Ferrari rear end, the FIA insisted all was above board....
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