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Haas will not launch the VF-26 as planned on Friday, 23 January, instead opting to reveal its 2026 livery earlier in the week.
Haas announced that it will unveil its 2026 F1 challenger, the VF-26, on Monday, 19 January, to avoid over-congestion of car launches initially planned for Friday, 23 January.
The decision was influenced by Ferrari and Alpine launching their cars on the same date in Barcelona and Fiorino Circuit, respectively.
Haas’ online launch provides logistical flexibility for the team under Ayao Komatsu’s leadership.
The American team often opts for early car launches to secure a dominating presence in the F1 news cycle.
Looking to improve on the 2025 campaign, Haas finished eighth in the constructors’ standings, despite Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon outperforming the previous year’s drivers.
