Haas has unveiled its brand new car for the 2026 F1 season, the VF-26, and along with it, a fresh livery that features Toyota Gazoo Racing as its title sponsor. The American-owned team is the first to reveal images of their 2026 car, which marks the beginning of a new era in Formula One.
The VF-26's design boasts distinctly different front and rear wings compared to last year's generation, resulting in reduced downforce and drag. This change is part of F1's new regulations for the upcoming season, which include updated power units and chassis designs.
Haas driver Oliver Bearman will be joined by Frenchman Esteban Ocon as they tackle the 2026 campaign. The duo is looking forward to a more competitive season, with Bearman excited to return to tracks he has previously driven at, having gained valuable experience during his rookie year.
Team principal Ayao Komatsu praised the team's effort in unveiling the new car early in the season, citing it as a "monumental" achievement. Haas finished eighth in last year's Constructors' Championship but have amassed the second-highest points total in their 10-season history, which bodes well for their chances this year.
Before the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, teams will participate in three separate testing events: one behind-closed-doors event in Barcelona from January 26-30 and two tests in Bahrain from February 11-13 and 18-20. The first practice sessions of the season will take place on Friday 6 March, followed by Qualifying on Saturday 7 March.
The new 2026 regulations aim to promote closer racing, with the removal of DRS being a notable change. F1 fans can look forward to an exciting season as the teams prepare for the opening round in Melbourne.
The VF-26's design boasts distinctly different front and rear wings compared to last year's generation, resulting in reduced downforce and drag. This change is part of F1's new regulations for the upcoming season, which include updated power units and chassis designs.
Haas driver Oliver Bearman will be joined by Frenchman Esteban Ocon as they tackle the 2026 campaign. The duo is looking forward to a more competitive season, with Bearman excited to return to tracks he has previously driven at, having gained valuable experience during his rookie year.
Team principal Ayao Komatsu praised the team's effort in unveiling the new car early in the season, citing it as a "monumental" achievement. Haas finished eighth in last year's Constructors' Championship but have amassed the second-highest points total in their 10-season history, which bodes well for their chances this year.
Before the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, teams will participate in three separate testing events: one behind-closed-doors event in Barcelona from January 26-30 and two tests in Bahrain from February 11-13 and 18-20. The first practice sessions of the season will take place on Friday 6 March, followed by Qualifying on Saturday 7 March.
The new 2026 regulations aim to promote closer racing, with the removal of DRS being a notable change. F1 fans can look forward to an exciting season as the teams prepare for the opening round in Melbourne.
I'm loving the vibe from Haas this year, gotta say! They're really bringing their A-game with that new VF-26 design. The livery looks fresh and I love how they've incorporated Toyota Gazoo Racing as a title sponsor - it's a great partnership! 
Can't wait for the Australian Grand Prix on March 8 - it's gonna be a wild ride! 
I'm loving the new design of the VF-26, it's so sleek and modern 
! The fact that Haas is going first with the new car is a huge advantage for them 
, they're really showing off their skills right out the gate 
. I'm also hyped to see Oliver Bearman back on the track, he's been working hard during his rookie year and it paid off 
! The removal of DRS is gonna make racing way more intense 
, can't wait for March 8th in Melbourne 
I'm literally hyped out for this new season!!! The changes in F1 are gonna be so cool! Reduced downforce and drag, yaaas! Less boring racing = more excitement for us fans 
Fingers crossed Haas brings home those points again 
... The new F1 car designs are way too... symmetrical 
. I mean, what's the point of having a team with Toyota Gazoo Racing as its title sponsor if they're not gonna put some Japanese flair into that design? 
And have you seen the testing schedule? It's like they want to keep all the excitement under wraps until after the Australian GP... March 8th, right? That sounds way too convenient for them 
. This season is gonna be more than just close racing - it's about the big picture 
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and I'm still on a high from seeing the sunset over the Pacific Ocean! Anyway, speaking of wheels, have you ever noticed how much more exciting F1 is going to be this season with those new regulations? It's all about closer racing, which means more passing drama and less boring long straights 
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. And what's up with the new regulations? They're supposed to promote closer racing, but we all know how that goes... 
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. What's in it for the fans, anyway? More crashes and less passing? No thanks 
. And don't even get me started on the title sponsor... Toyota Gazoo Racing? Who thought that was a good idea? 
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. Bring on the testing events, let's see if these teams can really deliver 
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the VF-26 looks SO COOL ! 
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stats say that F1 teams with a strong points total in their history have a 75% chance of finishing in the top 5 constructors' standings 
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! Reduced downforce and drag, yeah, it's all about promoting closer racing, right? 
. Can't wait to see what the others come up with, but Haas is definitely giving me some serious hope 
that it's gonna be a wild ride 
The VF-26 looks sick, btw. I mean, those wing changes are gonna make racing more interesting. Did you see the stats on downforce and drag reduction? It's supposed to be around 10% less than last year's gen! 
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. Fingers crossed Haas takes some real points this season, they've come so far in 10 years 
after all those years of struggling. their new car looks sleek and the fresh livery with toyota gazoo racing on it is pretty cool 
! I mean, who wouldn't want a fresh livery with Toyota Gazoo Racing on it? The new regulations are gonna shake things up for sure - reduced downforce and drag means we're in for a wild ride 
. i'm just hoping the testing events will be as exciting as the actual races 
. Eight eighth in last year's Constructors' Championship was still a pretty solid effort, so I'm hoping they can build on that this season