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Haas’s partnership with Toyota will step up another level in 2026
The Haas Formula 1 team will rebrand in 2026 to reflect an expanded partnership with Toyota. The technical collaboration between Haas and Toyota Gazoo Racing started in 2025, resulting in a private testing program and the installation of a driver-in-loop simulator at Haas’s UK base. Toyota aims to develop Japanese drivers and provide F1 exposure for engineers through this alliance. In 2026, Toyota Gazoo Racing will become Haas’s new title partner, replacing Moneygram, leading to the team being officially known as TGR Haas F1 Team. The partnership signifies a significant moment for Toyota’s return to F1 since exiting the sport in 2009. The launch of the TGR Haas VF-26 livery on January 23 will unveil the visual tie-in, sparking speculation about Toyota’s future plans in F1. Gene Haas and Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota, emphasized the strengthened relationship and the shared commitment to nurturing talent in the sport.
