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Haas reveal F1 2026 car and livery amid bigger Toyota deal
Haas unveiled their new car design and livery for the 2026 F1 season, featuring a white livery with red accents to reflect their new title sponsorship with Toyota.
The American outfit has strengthened their ties with Toyota, including the development of a new driver in-loop simulator following their technical partnership since 2024.
The driver lineup for Haas remains the same with Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman for their 11th season in F1, aiming to improve on their eighth-place finish in the 2025 constructors’ championship.
Haas scored the most points in a season since 2018, with standout performances like Bearman’s fourth-place finish in Mexico City matching the team’s best-ever F1 result.
The VF-26 challenger will make its track debut during F1’s private testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu expressing excitement for the new season and challenges ahead.
Haas founder Gene Haas highlighted the importance of pre-season testing and adapting to the new regulations, emphasizing the team’s commitment to development on and off-track.
