Haas VF-26

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Haas VF-26
Category Formula One
Constructor Haas F1 Team
Designers
  • Andrea De Zordo (Technical Director)
  • Damien Brayshaw (Performance Director)
  • Tom Coupland (Chief Designer)
  • Jonathan Heal (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • Davide Paganelli (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor Haas VF-25
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber and honeycomb composite structure
Width1,900 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 and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission Ferrari 8 speed + 1 reverse
Weight770 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
Notable drivers
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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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 to be driven by Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, both of whom are going into their second season with the team.

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Background

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]

2026 Competitive season

The VF-26 is set to make its competitive debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

References

  1. ↑ "Haas show off their new livery for 2026 F1 season". www.formula1.com. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  2. ↑ van Osten, Phillip (29 January 2026). "Haas 'moving forward' despite VF-26 double reliability blow". F1i.com. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  3. ↑ Edmondson, Laurence (19 January 2026). "Haas, unlike Red Bull, reveal livery AND design of new F1 2026 car". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  4. ↑ Szabo, Balazs (19 January 2026). "TGR Haas F1 Team unveils VF‑26 for new 2026 Formula 1 era". www.f1technical.net. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
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