Haas still seeking compensation for Malaysia drain crash

Haas are apparently still seeking some form of compensation for the crash that Romain Grosjean suffered last year at the Malaysian Grand Prix during free practice. The Frenchman was rounding turn 13 when a dislodged drain cover pitched the Haas into the barriers doing significant damage to the car.

Asked if the team were close to any deal being sorted with the circuit, Steiner explained the process was still ongoing.

"Still disputing it. They are making progress but it’s not there yet. One of the guys is on holiday because now that starts." he told RaceFans.

"But it is still ongoing, in progress. It was not given up. I think we are discussing now the amount.

"It’s insurance, I have no anticipation (how long it will take). I think we’ll get it done this year, we need to get it done because we need to get going."

The impact was registered as around 17G for Grosjean, and the crash left the team with damage estimated to be around £500,000.