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F1 team make shocking rookie error during car launch
The Haas F1 team recently experienced a humorous blunder during their 2026 car launch event, becoming the third team after Red Bull and Racing Bulls to unveil their new machinery.
With significant regulation changes in F1 for 2026, fans are excited to see the new cars and speculate on team performance for the upcoming season.
Haas aims to leverage this opportunity with drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman eyeing top-six finishes, even amidst growing competition with 11 teams on the grid including newcomers like Cadillac.
During their VF-26 launch, Haas faced criticism for rendering inaccuracies, notably displaying front tyres of equal size to the rears, creating a misleading image of the car’s proportions.
The new F1 cars for 2026 will be shorter, narrower, and more agile, with reduced weight, wheelbase, and width along with changes in aerodynamics to enhance racing dynamics on the track.
