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Toyota will become a title partner of the Haas F1 team for the 2026 campaign.
Haas team principal has denied the final goal of the Toyota partnership is for the Japanese manufacturer to establish itself as a works team in F1. Toyota joined forces with Haas in late 2024 as part of a multi-year technical partnership. That collaboration will expand next year as Toyota GAZOO Racing becomes a title sponsor of the American squad. It has led to speculation that Toyota’s increased involvement could lead to an even bigger role for the company in the future, such as a complete takeover of the Haas team. However, Komatsu asserted that it is not the ultimate desire for Toyota going forward. He emphasized that the purpose of the collaboration is to grow and develop people, creating a competitive organization. The goal is to train individuals in a challenging and international F1 environment, with the aim of shaping future leaders within Toyota Motor Corporation.
