But the second half of the season has been more difficult, beset by technical problems and Haas told the French magazine Auto Hebdo: "I have learned that F1 is infinitely more complicated than I thought".
"The engines and all the systems are complicated, the software is hyper sophisticated, how data is analysed and defining strategies is incredibly complex, and I haven't even mentioned the management of tyres, etc.
"In fact, I have learned that I knew nothing about F1, or almost nothing," Haas added.
Nonetheless, he said he thinks Haas has performed well in its début season.
"Overall, the season has been a lot better than we expected," said Haas. "Despite the difficulties, I must admit I was expecting a more difficult first season.
"Being able to score so early in the season gave us the confidence we needed, and even though the euphoria was short-lived, the points we earned in the first part was the foundation on which we have continued to build from."
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