Why HAAS' F1 CARS were IMPOUNDED?

Haas' F1 cars and equipment have been impounded at the Zandvoort track after the Dutch GP. It’s all to do with a past Haas F1 team sponsor who was owed millions by the team. Prior to the 2024 Dutch GP Dutch courts demanded the F1 team pay 2021 team sponsor Uralkali before the team could leave the country with their race cars and equipment.
Also in the video I examine Logan Sargeant’s big crash and discuss images from F1 photographers @Alex.martellotta @jirikrenek74 and @christophholland plus I’ll take you behind the scenes of what went on after Lando’s race win.
UPDATE: At noon Monday Aug 26 the 4 trucks were still in the Zandvoort paddock.
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[@guy990]

Your race week coverage is unlike any other. The detail captured in the shots of the crash, so cool!! And poor Alexander, he really attracts the cars to his lens unlike no other photographer

[@Pastronomer69]

Those crash pics are sensational. Props for plugging other photographers work

[@teamredgutz399]

Haas’s trackside operations manager has just repeated that the seizure is over and the Haas trucks will be on the road shortly.

[@d.b.cooper1]

Won’t matter much anyway cause these are mainly the cars which they don’t touch till Thursday. Rest of the setup stuff/garage has alreadly left which is the key stuff.

[@ehsnils]

And the money is now financing the activities Putin has.

[@mvd4436]

Ok so its done now?

[@timmellor2599]

Having found out why Haas had their cars impounded, I have to say that I'm with Uralkali on this. But it doesn't bode well for Haas if they can't repay the debt, which they do have. These are the struggles of the lower order teams, sadly

[@vaibuscala6441]

@@timmellor2599 Uralkali is doing what any other company in the same situation would do. I'm not even russian and all this cancelling russian athletes just annoys the hell out of me

[@GargoyleA2]

If Haas has to give them back a 2021 car, it would be fitting to send them any of the ones Maaz wrecked during the season.

[@peterf1]

Hahaha. Good one.

[@Sigil_Firebrand]

I have little doubt that is exactly their plan.

[@arnoldmuvadi2364]

😂...they were mum on the condition of the car to be given Mazepin...

[@woofy9977]

and it’s only fitting you forever play with a matchbox car cus you’re a loser?

[@nkmcfrln]

Yes nerds, let’s talk about all of the cars Mazepin destroyed to feel good about ourselves. I can’t stand the guy but it’s Schumacher that did $2 million dollars worth of damage. I like Mick, so I wanted to see him do well. Mazepin didn’t make it past the first corner of his first race. The car was repaired. It wasn’t split in two. Tell me how much damage Mazepin did? Let’s see you do that.

[@Banyo__]

I can always count on you Kym to have the BEST details from the ground on whatever story is happening in the paddock or on track without any fluff or bias. Keep up the good work.

[@pixelpusher3589]

Great shots of the crash guys..... WOW

[@KymIllman]

I concur.

[@ianstamp]

No clickbait, No bull****, honest and passionate content that is a joy to watch.… Kim clearly loves what he does, thank you for letting us come with you.👌👌👌👌

[@KymIllman]

Thanks to you.

[@uthumbandara1406]

My deepest condolences to Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon

[@shimotekatochikinoku828]

probably they knew before sighning with the team

[@jstoli996c4s]

Much ado about nothing 🥱

[@kuramisaga]

Missed opportunity to say "Ocondolences"

[@uthumbandara1406]

@@kuramisaga oh i forgot 🤣

[@chrisrize21]

LOL how so noob? You thought this would dismantle a team? wild. Look up how much Gena Haas is worth bozo. He once paid a $75 million dollar fine to the IRS like lifes a peach.. you have no idea what level these guys are on dude

[@terryrobertson8382]

As usual Kym, I found out about the drama from you first. Great coverage from you as always. Good on you Sir.

[@KymIllman]

Much appreciated

[@mjf1036]

Kym has the most pleasant and informative race reports on the YT. Well done again. ❤

[@ilyal6154]

Just drove home from work and saw one of the Haas F1 trucks on the highway

[@DuckReach432]

It wouldn't be F1 without drama off the track outdoing what's on the track.

[@freddiefreihofer7716]

Great subjects, commentary, and photos, Kym!!

[@dawnfaller4535]

Absolutely brilliant video Kym! Thank you for all this awesome info! 🙏🏽 Unbelievable captures of the car from those photographers…I can only imagine the heart rate rush while that’s coming towards you in slow mo…and then continuing to shoot! ✊🏽📸👌🏽 Looking forward to the next one! Cheers!

[@Paul-Genge]

TOP TIP: If you want the best crash shots, stand next to Alessandro Materlotta, he is a magnet for F1 crashes. But pack a spare pair of underpants as you need to change them afterwards

[@charlesberry4958]

Kim, you do a better recap of the weekend than F1TV. Thanks and keep up the great reporting!!!

[@jimpfitzinger9604]

Kym, as always, great recap of the weekend. It should be an exciting second half of the season.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Thanks Kym! Great win for Lando!🏁

[@stenkluts1156]

even pulled up a photo of the right court in Amsterdam, very well done!

[@ivanjulian2532]

This video was right from the top shelf Kym. Kudos to you!

[@randomguyontheinterweb]

I bet Nakita did more than $9 million in damages to Haas F1 cars

[@LathropLdST]

Who tf is Nakita...

[@justanothergermantankie9142]

nikita bruh​@@LathropLdST

[@millsshumps1968]

Highly doubt Mazapin has done as much financial damage in comparison to Logan Sargent for Williams. Not a good look for F1 with 2 teams struggling behind the scenes...

[@jonburton9411]

​@@millsshumps1968 are you joking, admittedly Logan can't drive but mazapin is the worst driver in history

[@H00H-H00H]

@@jonburton9411there are worse my friend…

[@WoolySketch36]

Kym always giving us the tea served hot...☕. Big up to him as always.👍

[@Voncid]

Thanks' Kym for the updates and staying passionate about F1.😎

[@dans7759]

Billy Jean's not your son, is he...?? 🤔😃 Thanks for that catch up! When we can't have Ted's notebook, we can at least have Kym's Kaleidoscope.. 👍

[@JavierMercedes]

Kym, you consistently put out solid content. What blessing for the KZbin platform and us fans of F1. Keep Crushing it 👊.

[@bbtodd]

That was a rookie mistake from Sargaent - but honestly, he had a very good race going from P20 to P16 beating Tsunoda, Bottas, Zhou and KMag, with barely any practice at the circuit. But still, I'd really love to see Schumacher given another chance.

[@petat13]

I always enjoy your race reviews. Thanks Kym. See you in Monza.

[@raydriver7300]

Good morning Kym. Great video and, as always, thank you for sharing. Your knowledge and insight continues to educate and inspire 🌞

[@RE650NZGraeme]

Well done Kym, fantastic race side info, stories and detailed photography. I come back everything for the weekend's news not reported anywhere else!

[@glennmargetts84]

Your content is better the the race commentators , they could learn something from you, great job

[@mikewolowicz]

I've watched a few of your videos in the past and enjoyed them. Today I realized that I enjoyed them because they were different from the normal fare and focus on interesting stuff. You can have my like and subscription!

[@KymIllman]

Gladly accepted.

[@jamesduncan578]

New here, absolutely loved your video,You got a new subscriber. Amazing photos of the crash and why did I not hear about the end Logan Sargent's seat anywhere else. Thank you for sharing.

[@KymIllman]

Welcome

[@RedmondBarryII]

That just 0% wine is sold in Dutch supermarkets for about €5,- 😂

[@thelegend5243]

When he said ‘what’s it taste like’?, I was expecting him to say, ‘Well!, like you’d expect’?, ‘it tastes like sh*t’!

[@DiscoStu65-sj6pu]

Gene Haas was at the race…. I’m sure the trucks are empty and the important equipment already on its way to Monza 😂

[@191_keshavmishra9]

Surely 😅

[@westboundbadger]

They have 5 sets of garage kit and their Monza garage is already set up,..Cars will be there in a day and a half so all good.

[@d.b.cooper1]

Not really. There’s been bailiffs present to oversee it. Sure other less valuable equipment re the garage can leave, but the valuable stuff stays

[@hardhika9208]

@@d.b.cooper1 so Kmag reached monza already?

[@therealBocaStudios]

They have 6 sets of equipment it takes weeks to setup.

[@chriswellstead776]

Great coverage again and some superb crash action photos, been close once myself at Silverstone got a reasonable photo grass, dirt and a few bits of car flying about however not as dramatic as the photos you have this week.

[@kenabrahams689]

Great video and pictures. Excellent idea showing other photographers work and mentioning other personalities. If the RB man is a KZbinr I hope he gets more followers. Cheers

[@Jskins]

That first photo was incredible! Great report!

[@KymIllman]

Thanks again!

[@LeanneLeroy-ou7ob]

The way you tell stories is unmatched!

[@Jeromeborgers]

Always love your humor / bloopers @ the end😉. Keep up the great recaps of the race weekends👊

[@chowchowtales]

Love your content. You are so good at filling in information, or how things work with things we don't hear about on the mainstream coverage. Thanks!!

[@KymIllman]

I appreciate that!

[@user-fn1bh3qr6m]

Great information on the subject of Haas, not read that anywhere else. Great pictures from your friends of the crash and to be honest if Logan is being replaced there is only one person to blame. I don’t feel sorry for him, he bought it on himself and not just at Zandvoort. Any idea of their travel and setup times once they arrive in Italy Kim?. Those hospitality buildings most take a while to construct.

[@paulmerritt418]

Fabulous video Kym. You’re in a class of your own.

[@KymIllman]

Much Appreciated Paul!

[@miamimilk]

This crash cost Logan his seat. Amazing photography!

[@Qaeser]

What an amazing set of pictures and amazing narration, one more subscription from me

[@13783021]

Its quite amazing that Williams rebuilt that car in such a short amount of time.

[@pao_2031]

They will have had plenty of practice at this point 🙃

[@therealBocaStudios]

Logan, who I’ve been a supporter of, always wrecks in the wet weather. His mistake shows that he doesn’t spend enough time in the simulator.

[@AntiVaganza]

@@therealBocaStudios Blaming his crashes as not enough simulator time is being extremely kind to him... Driving in the wet is when natural talent is the most needed. That's why time after time, you see guys with more talent than their cars are able to let them show really shine when it gets wet. That's not something you pick up with a bit more SIM time. It's also why old school fans, knowledgeable pundits and the extraordinary talented drives relish the rain races. He is possibly also over driving the car or rather driving beyond his own limits and/or he has lost whatever confidence he had after his sacking. I feel for the guy, he seems like a decent guy, but it all comes from one thing. He simply hasn't been fast enough. I hope he can resurrect his career somewhere else. Plenty of drivers who didn't shine in F1 have made good racers in other series.

[@officialWWM]

Poor Logan. He’s a likeable bloke. It’s a pity he can’t drive.

[@andrewlattin6219]

Amazing informative video, definitely gonna stick around and check in with this channel after every race

[@southpawjinx1]

Keyboard lawyers in the comments 😂

[@sandratracy1378]

Also, living room recliner drivers.

[@dasfowler]

Thank you for sharing about the people who put themselves at risk to bring us F1. Amazing shots they got.

[@Juice_2288]

Thanks for all the updates. Really appreciate it. Have you done or would you consider doing a brief review of your camera gear video? And what type of setups and settings you prefer. Thanks!

[@gsheist]

Imagine Gene Haas being stingy in repaying debts 😅

[@tommloye4626]

Imagine Haas, already having been accused of violating sanctions, being hesitant to do so again. There is a lot of nuance here that is being left out.

[@gsheist]

@@tommloye4626 it was a joke, mate 😂

[@johnnyquist8362]

Again, You give us awesome videos to start the day.

[@KymIllman]

Just trying to make your morning better!

[@christophertottle6022]

Excellent content, Thanks.

[@garlandtube3]

After your coverage of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and now this video, I’m a subscriber!

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for the sub

[@Keikdv]

Did Ziggo not allowed to you to use some of the footage of their show? It was very nice to see you in the Race Café.

[@brainsmatter7067]

I feel bad for Logan, he hasn’t had a good run in F1 (to be fair it’s been tough with Williams) ever since he almost got the F2 crown, he’s obviously got talent, just didn’t do it in F1. If they do get a loan driver, I hope it’s Liam. If they go with Mick, Williams will be facing repair bills again so might as well keep Logan!!

[@DuckReach432]

Stoffel van Dorne is another Mercedes reserve option.

[@AntiVaganza]

Sorry, when did Logan "almost get the F2 crown"...? He raced three years in F3 (19th, 3rd, 7th) and placed 4th with ~120 points to the winner in his second year in F2. Yes, he of course has talent, just not as much as most of the ones around him. It's honestly not like he is a serial winner in any of the junior series that matter. Still, he seems like a decent guy and I am sure it hurts. But hey, Indycar to the rescue.

[@brainsmatter7067]

@@AntiVaganza F3 sorry not F2, when he beat him in the last race to have a four point lead, if Sargeant had finished that ahead of the others he would have won instead of crashing out and DNFing

[@AntiVaganza]

​@@brainsmatter7067 Gotcha. I do follow F2 from time to time, but not really F3. Thanks for explaining.

[@Dixlive]

Kym, I hope one day you can help some of us understand these flags in F1

[@uberseehandel]

I recall a few years ago race teams could not take their "large" sized trucks through Switzerland, so the drive to Monza from Zandvoort will take quite a bit longer.

[@westboundbadger]

Straight down to Lyon through Mont Blanc towards Milan !

[@messmeister92]

F1 says Andretti won’t add to the value of the sport and yet they allow this lot to make a fool of themselves every week.

[@anubiam3004]

Do you even watch the sport or know anything about what is happening on track? Haas has 3 teams lower than it based on constructors championship at this moment. They are near the points just about every race, Haas F1 isn't a complete joke of a team that they were a few years ago. Even then to be fair that was mostly Covid related, they developed a car for the new seasons regulations and the FIA came around and decided to do 1 more season with the old spec, which Haas had stopped developing in order to focus on the new regulations. There was literally nothing good to do, a cash strapped team isn't going to light millions of dollars on fire to develop an old car, so they ran the season with an old spec and it showed.

[@donstevenson2660]

Don't despair whiner, at the rate your boy is running up credit, his assets will also be attached.

[@tomnewham1269]

Hi Kym. Can you tell me why Lando has 04 on his cap and not just 4? It is giving me vibes in regards to a certain famous Australian racing number.

[@DontForgetOldKolobok]

The idea that Williams keeps their car covered, so other teams can't steal the "secrets" of their amazing vehicle is pretty funny

[@IvanProsper]

not at all. teams up and down the grid have innovations they want to hide from the competition.

[@AutoholicsDriveThru]

Typical dumb dts fan.

[@brianvogt8125]

For all we know, Williams' unique secret might be the only thing that's keeping them within 107% at qualifying.

[@into_the_void]

Williams have that British paranoia..

[@IvanProsper]

Adrian Newey admitted he got inspiration for an update a few years back from Williams. I can't remember specifically what it was

[@AutoholicsDriveThru]

These viss are better than sky f1. More behind the scene info instead of the typical boring questions asked at every race by sky f1.

[@chrismcerlain1664]

Amazing pictures. you are a very brave bunch 👍

[@Jude74]

Gunther is probably walking around with a big grin on his face saying “wasn’t me”. 😂

[@Rob2]

Haas were probably lucky they got to leave on monday, because that route to Monza was actually closed the entire weekend (Fri-Sun in fact) due to road works. So instead they would have to take a long and slow detour on Sunday, and would have a smooth drive on Monday.

[@Papaondas]

Kim you don’t need to ask for a thumbs up, it’s a pleasure to watch you , it’s deserved

[@doric_historic]

Never thought i would see a duvet as a clothing item, no wonder Lewis was dropped off...

[@KuschallRacing]

great to listen like allways...

[@Panzerkita61]

As always, an excellent video. If only you could replace a few SKY commentators ☮️

[@TRSF1RACING]

Keep up the great work kim

[@mountainconstructions]

Cheers Kym Thanks for the update

[@christopherparker4001]

great blog Kym

[@LarsAgerbk]

3:20 I experienced that too when I was a passenger in a car crash. Time slowing down .

[@barracuda008l4]

Definitely, they have to pay back .....

[@Kyle-Russell]

It won’t be Liam Lawson as Mercedes will not want him anywhere near a Mercedes engine when Redbull are now Red Bull will be making their own engines

[@AM-ni3sz]

This is very common in the industrial shipping industry. It is not uncommon for vessels to be impounded until bill are paid.

[@Baker92849]

The weather was not that bad. This is North West Europe. Wind is allways present at Zandvoort.

[@cococalm]

Pay the money into a US bank that has Uralkali on sanction list. Money is paid but seized due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine ....

[@pao_2031]

That's not how debt disputes work, and Uralkali already said there were no sanctions issues mitigating Haas' ability to pay - they obviously wouldn't have been silly enough to pursue the money if the chances of recovery were slim

[@cococalm]

@@pao_2031 Little mazespins dad is on the sanctions list as is the company ...... just saying.

[@3211SD]

Or just pay the money you owe. They were paid millions for sponsorship and hass didn't put it on the car . Their choice to break contracts. So just pay the money back .this makes hass look terrible. Worst advertising for a brand ever

[@pao_2031]

@@cococalm Daddy and his assets were sanctioned, it's less clear that Uralkali specifically was. Do you have a source link I could check?

[@d.b.cooper1]

That’s not how it works. These things are always hashed out in court beforehand. In this case it was in Switzerland where they aren’t stupid & deal with money from every corner of the world under their sovereignty. Haas are just cheap & need to put the money. Probably kept it to make millions in interest by delaying payment.

[@robertoruiz7069]

NICE VIDEO

[@AM-ni3sz]

Great work

[@dmpyron2]

Yes, time stands still in an accident. I have individual frames in my head of one accident. The other? No memory whatsoever.

[@marcosgarcia2831]

Sir, what the f with the winter hat? Dear sr., we are still in summer!

[@danb.3397]

Logan's learning curve is just too long. F1 is brutal.

[@9531843]

I've just realised that I do not have Like button on your videos on my laptop - sorry Kym I always give your videos a like but cant now.

[@arnoldwaasdorp269]

The bottle not only have the name, but also the layout of the circuit on the label. Haas left Zandvoort about 3-4 hours ago.

[@Rob2]

Well, pedal to the metal then, if they want to arrive in Monza in time!

[@Kimathi-zr9po]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CONTENT

[@TechOttawa]

Great reporting - thanks!!

[@solomon6082]

They were waiting on my stamp

[@Metal05]

So if gene hasn’t got $9 million, then I reckon the F1 cars will die in a sand dune somewhere.

[@_JimS]

That was such a huge hit! Bet it knocked Logan out for a second or three. He was shaken up for sure. The sound of that hit was brutal.

[@nino88881]

Logan leaving F1 with a bang 😂

[@AUmarcus]

Was always going to happen.

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

Why is Lewis wearing a nappy? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Coatsey007]

Not that we can ‘always’ trust courts but to all those making negative comments about Haas should not pay are as immoral as Haas. They lost two court cases, enough said.

[@andrewstorm8240]

Like this post race video

[@rdspam]

About a 12 hour drive and they need to be there on Thursday. Staying an extra 12 hours overnight was a nothingburger.

[@kimberlymacandog7616]

So interesting about the HAAS Team? I wonder if the Netherlands has different rules, regulations, government things...that The Russian Sponser decided to go after them HERE. There are a couple teams that we all know that have to fight for funding and PUN.... Fund to SURVIVE! Just seems odd that now is when they were gone after?? THANK YOU as always, for the great unbiased, just REAL DEAL information Kym!!!

[@djshotty]

If Lawson gets a drive in the Haas, gets it through to Q3 and earns points in the race, VCARB should kick Daniel out for the rest of the season.

[@petejepson6786]

Hyy Kym. What were the three or four fully extended cranes around the first few corners over the weekend for?

[@KymIllman]

Lifting cars from the track, if they were unable to be moved

[@millsshumps1968]

Don't be surprised if this so call stamp of compensation paid approval is delayed long enough for Hass to not make it in time to complete at Italian GP which would be embarrassing to both the team and the FIA. So much for the addition of another team (Andretti) wouldn't bring valve to F1. Will be interesting to see how F1 settles this quietly from public knowledge.