But many at Haas will feel irked by the team being ignored as America's F1 outfit, given the backing from owner Gene Haas, a huge name in American motorsport through his NASCAR operation. Haas also shares bases between the US and England, with a headquarters in Kannapolis, North Carolina and Banbury, England.

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has warned that the 2026 Formula 1 season will test the limits of the American outfit.

Haas become the first team to reveal their 2026 F1 car for a season in which the sport is introducing its biggest rule change for decades.

Haas unveiled the VF-26 to become the first team to reveal images of one of Formula 1s new slimmer and lighter cars for 2026; watch every round of the 2026 F1 season live on Sky Sports F1, starting wi

Haas has released the first images of its 2026 Formula 1 car ahead of the upcoming season, featuring a predominantly white livery that highlights its new title partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Haas has not yet confirmed when its 2026 Formula 1 car will first run on track, with no shakedown or filming-day plans announced at the time of launch. As with other teams, the American outfit is expected to make use of one of its permitted promotional events to carry out an initial systems check ahead of pre-season testing.

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.

Haas have officially lifted the covers on the VF-26, the car that will be raced by Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon in the 2026 F1 season. The American outfit is the third team to reveal the livery and initial look of its challenger for next year,