Haas boss Guenther Steiner admits the team faces a “very difficult” decision on whether to take on a rookie driver in 2020.
The American outfit is thought to be considering their options, after several incidents between Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean, as well as a lack of results.
One potential pick could be reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi while several F2 racers are also making a case, but Steiner says Haas’ best interests will be the key factor.
“These decisions are actually very difficult to make,” he told Formula1.com. “It’s an opportunity but it comes at a high-risk rate, so it’s more like as a team we could do it, but do we want to do it?
“I think again this year if we had two rookies or a rookie, it wouldn’t help us because we are a little bit lost where we are with the tyres and a rookie doesn’t help you.”
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In response, the example of Lando Norris was put forward, with the Briton enjoying a strong first year in F1 with McLaren.
“This year I would say McLaren took the risk and did it very good,” Steiner agreed.
“Lando is doing a good job, I think he’s very fast – but it can go wrong as well, and then it’s difficult to get out of that mess.”
