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Haas VF-26: F1's New Era Car Revealed Ahead of Schedule
19 Jan
Summary
- Haas unveiled its 2026 Formula One car early, featuring a new look and title sponsor Toyota Gazoo Racing.
- The team expects rapid development due to F1's major technical overhaul for the 2026 season.
- Drivers Ocon and Bearman will adapt to a new driving style and engine management with the VF-26.
Haas has unveiled its 2026 Formula One challenger, the VF-26, significantly ahead of the season's typical schedule. This early reveal, with Toyota Gazoo Racing as the new title sponsor, highlights the team's proactive approach to the sport's upcoming major technical overhaul. The U.S.-owned team aims for rapid development as drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman prepare for a fundamentally different way of racing.
The 2026 season ushers in a new technical era for Formula 1, characterized by thinner, lighter cars with narrower tires, and a 50/50 split between internal combustion engines and electric power. Drivers will have access to a new boost mode for on-demand power and an 'overtake mode' replacing the Drag Reduction System (DRS). Team principal Ayao Komatsu anticipates significant variation among teams initially due to these substantial changes.
