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New name? F1 team’s sneaky revamp unmasked
Haas F1 Team has quietly rebranded as Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Haas F1 Team for the 2026 season, following an enhanced partnership with Toyota replacing Moneygram as their title sponsor in December 2025. Toyota, who returned to F1 in 2024, has signed a multi-year deal with Haas and has provided the team with their first personal simulator for the upcoming season. The new name and logo change was subtly introduced on social media on January 1, 2026, with fans unveiling the ‘TGR Haas F1 Team’ branding. Despite the shift in identity, the team’s iconic red, white, and black color scheme and the familiar red ‘H’ logo will remain unchanged. Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu expressed excitement over the expanded partnership with Toyota, emphasizing the collaborative efforts and mutual benefits the alliance brings, including advancements like the new simulator and the ongoing growth of the driver program.
