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Haas is preparing a late-season upgrade package for the United States Grand Prix, despite a substantial regulation change looming in F1 for 2026.
Haas is working on a late-season upgrade package for the United States Grand Prix, despite upcoming regulation changes in Formula 1 for 2026. Despite a challenging start to the season with both drivers eliminated in Q1 in Australia, Haas has made improvements, including a revised floor introduced at the Japanese Grand Prix. These upgrades have helped Haas compete in the tight midfield battle, with only 17 points separating sixth through ninth in the Constructors’ Championship. Haas seems to be the only team actively planning a late-season upgrade, as confirmed by Deputy Chief Designer Jonathan Heal. The decision to introduce additional upgrades is influenced by the tight margins in the midfield battle and the need to balance performance gains with budget limits under the cost cap regulation. Heal indicated their strategy includes considering the potential benefits of upgrades in terms of both lap time improvements and cost-efficiency, with the next potential upgrade targeted for the Circuit of the Americas.
