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Haas is now set to become the first team to reveal images of its 2026 Formula 1 car, after bringing forward its launch to avoid an over-congested day
Haas has moved up the reveal of their 2026 Formula 1 car to January 19th to avoid clashing with other team launches. Originally, they had planned to unveil the VF-26 on January 23, the same day as Ferrari and Alpine. Mercedes was also set to reveal their car before Haas, but now the American team will be the first to showcase their unique design for the 2026 season. Different teams have varied approaches to their launches, with some focusing on liveries and others waiting until after the private Barcelona test. The schedule for 2026 car launches includes teams like Red Bull, Audi, Honda, and Aston Martin, with McLaren expected to hold their event after the Barcelona test.
