Haas has become the first Formula 1 team to break cover with the unveiling of a 2026 car, heralding a new era for the team with title partner Toyota.
The American squad enters 2026 with an increased relationship with the Japanese marque, its Gazoo Racing outfit making up part of the team’s new full entry name.
Its partnership is in evidence, as the ‘GR’ logo is emblazoned across the VF-26, replacing previous sponsor MoneyGram.
The colour scheme used by the Banbury-based outfit is the same, however, continuing with the white base with red and black trim.
“It feels almost a bit surreal to be unveiling a new car this early in the year but it’s not any less exciting venturing into a new F1 campaign – especially one with such a change in regulations,” said Team Principal Ayao Komatsu.
Despite shifting the balance towards Toyota as its primary technical partner, its relationship with Ferrari remains, as it continues to use the Scuderia’s power units.
And the line-up remains unchanged, with Esteban Ocon partnered by highly-rated Ferrari-affiliated driver and British hotshot, Oliver Bearman.
Haas will no doubt be buoyed by its 2025 season, in which it scored the second-highest points total in its history, finishing eighth, only due to the high competition rate in the midfield.
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