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Haas F1 team reveal new driver for 2026
Haas has announced that American racer Kaylee Countryman will be their representative in the F1 Academy grid for the 2026 season, following the departure of current driver Courtney Crone.
All 10 F1 teams have drivers on the F1 Academy grid, with Ferrari and Williams revealing Alba Larsen and Jade Jacquet as their picks for the upcoming season.
Under the F1 Academy rules, drivers can only compete in two full seasons, with Doriane Pin, Maya Weug, and Lia Block all graduating after the 2025 season.
Despite only completing one season in the all-female series, Haas has chosen 15-year-old Kaylee Countryman from Chandler, Arizona to race with ART Grand Prix, making her the 10th driver announced for 2026.
Countryman started racing only three years ago and will also be driving in the USF2000 Championship alongside her F1 Academy debut, showing promise in the junior categories.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu expressed excitement about Countryman’s potential and passion for the sport, looking forward to her development and achievements in the upcoming season.
