Haas Unveils Striking New 2026 F1 Season Livery
Haas F1 Team has officially unveiled its stunning new livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The predominantly white and red design was showcased through a series of digital renders on social media, shortly before the team participates in the Barcelona Shakedown Week.
2026 Formula 1 Season Overview
This marks the 11th season for Haas in Formula 1, with the American team maintaining its established approach of digital launches instead of grand physical unveilings. The driver lineup will remain unchanged, featuring Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, while Ayao Komatsu continues as Team Principal.
Key Features of the 2026 Livery
- Dominant colors are white and red.
- Increased branding from Toyota Gazoo Racing, reflecting their enhanced collaboration as a title partner for 2026.
New Regulations and Technical Aspects
The 2026 season will also introduce significant changes to the chassis and Power Unit regulations. These changes will result in smaller, lighter race cars powered by engines with a balanced 50-50 power split between fuel and electric energy, utilizing advanced sustainable fuels.
Expectations and Preparations
Gene Haas, the team owner, acknowledged the challenges faced in competing in 2025 while preparing for the upcoming season. He expressed hope for continuity in the team’s performance despite difficulties in the midfield competition last season.
Komatsu shared his enthusiasm, stating the early unveiling of the car signals an exciting challenge ahead. Preparation for Shakedown Week has involved a concerted effort from the entire team after the last season concluded.
Upcoming Testing Schedule
Haas will head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya starting January 26 for a five-day private test, with teams allowed to run their cars on three of those days. Following this, they will participate in the official pre-season testing in Bahrain on February 11-13 and February 18-20.
Driver Insights
- Esteban Ocon: Excited about the team’s growth and confident in their ability to compete for points this season.
- Ollie Bearman: Acknowledged his improvement in the latter part of the previous season and is looking forward to continuing his progress this year.
Current Objectives
Haas, which will continue to utilize Ferrari Power Units, aims to improve on its eighth-place finish in the Teams’ Championship from last season. With solid teamwork and strategic partnerships, the team is optimistic about its performance in the upcoming season.
