Haas VF-26
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- Andrea De Zordo (Technical Director)
- Damien Brayshaw (Performance Director)
- Tom Coupland (Chief Designer)
- Jonathan Heal (Deputy Chief Designer)
- Davide Paganelli (Head of Aerodynamics)
- Rhodri Moseley (Chief Aerodynamicist)
 Oliver Bearman driving the Haas VF-26 at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Haas F1 Team | ||||||||||
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| Predecessor | Haas VF-25 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fiber and honeycomb composite structure | ||||||||||
| Width | 1,900 mm (75 in) | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm (133.9 in) | ||||||||||
| Engine | Ferrari 067/6 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 V6 | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Kinetic | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Ferrari 8 speed + 1 reverse | ||||||||||
| Weight | 770 kg (including driver, excluding fuel) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Shell | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Shell | ||||||||||
| Brakes | 6 piston carbon disk brakes | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | TGR Haas F1 Team | ||||||||||
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| Debut | 2026 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Haas VF-26 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Haas F1 Team to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is currently being driven by Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, both of whom are going into their second season with the team.
Development
The VF-26 was developed under the leadership of Technical Director Andrea De Zordo. Development began in the second half of 2024, with a full transition of resources occurring after the 2025 summer break.[1] The VF-26 saw its first mileage at the Barcelona shakedown test in January 2026.[2]
Livery
The car was officially unveiled in a digital launch on 19 January 2026, sporting a new white and red livery that reflects the team's expanded title partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR).[3][4] Haas will race a Godzilla-themed livery for the Japanese and United States Grands Prix after the team signed a season-long collaboration deal with Toho.[5][6]
Competition and development history
The VF-26 made its competitive debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.[citation needed]
