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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has denied rumours that the team will gradually morph into a works Toyota team amid its increased alliance for the 2026 F1 season.
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has denied rumors of the team transitioning into a works Toyota team for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The technical partnership between Haas and Toyota started in late 2024, alongside their power unit deal with Ferrari. Toyota Gazoo Racing will increase its support for Haas in 2026, leading to speculation about Toyota taking over the team. Despite Toyota’s previous presence in F1 from 2002 to 2009, Komatsu emphasizes that the collaboration aims to develop talent rather than create a works team. The alliance between Haas and Toyota is focused on training technical personnel within the competitive F1 environment without intentions of establishing Toyota as an F1 works team.
