Toyota Gazoo Racing’s partnership with Haas in Formula 1 has been strengthened by the announcement of the Japanese marque as its ‘Title Partner’ from 2026.
The American squad formed a technical alliance with Toyota just over a year ago and enjoys support from the brand alongside its engine partnership with Ferrari.
Haas has enjoyed a mini renaissance over the last two years under the leadership of Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, amid a title sponsorship deal with MoneyGram.
But Thursday’s announcement confirms that the team will increase its relationship with Toyota instead, and will compete next year as TGR Haas F1 Team from 2026.
In a statement released by Haas, Komatsu said: “It’s naturally a privilege to deepen our relationship with TGR through this new title partnership agreement.
“Our working relationship to date has been everything we hoped it would be. It’s been evidenced through our successful TPC running this season but there’s been so much more going on behind the scenes too – including the development and installation of the simulator at our Banbury facility for 2026.
“The cultivation of personnel, all working collaboratively between Haas F1 Team and TGR, has benefited us greatly and that’s something that will only increase as our partnership matures.
“We’re excited to further grow with the likes of our driver program too, and it’s been encouraging to see the depth of talent TGR is backing in that process.”
Toyota ‘deeply moved’ by transformation amid Haas partnership
Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman, added his own sentiments about the increased partnership, focusing on the growth it has helped to give to its own staff.
“Throughout our challenges in the 2025 season, I witnessed young TGR drivers and engineers begin to believe in their own potential and set their sights on even greater dreams,” he said.
“Seeing this transformation moved me deeply. And today, I can say this with confidence, Toyota has finally begun to move – really move. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Gene Haas and Ayao Komatsu for standing alongside our young members, believing in their potential, and facing the future with the same passion and perspective.
“By taking our partnership with Haas another step forward next year, TGR’s ‘People, Product, Pipeline’ mantra – will accelerate in a way we have never seen before.
“The time has come for the next generation to take their first steps toward the world stage. Together with Gene Haas, Ayao, and everyone at TGR Haas F1 Team, we will build both a culture and a team for the future. Toyota is now truly on the move.”
The team will unveil its new challenger – the VF-26 – on January 23, three days before F1’s first test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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