Haas VF-26
Oliver Bearman driving the Haas VF-26 at the 2026 Australian 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 and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers |
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| Debut | 2026 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2026 Chinese 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.
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]
Competition and development history
The VF-26 made its competitive debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Complete Formula One results
| Key | |
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| Colour | Result |
| Gold | Winner |
| Silver | Second place |
| Bronze | Third place |
| Green | Other points position |
| Blue | Other classified position |
| Not classified, finished (NC) | |
| Purple | Not classified, retired (Ret) |
| Red | Did not qualify (DNQ) |
| Black | Disqualified (DSQ) |
| White | Did not start (DNS) |
| Race cancelled (C) | |
| Blank | Did not practice (DNP) |
| Excluded (EX) | |
| Did not arrive (DNA) | |
| Withdrawn (WD) | |
| Did not enter (empty cell) | |
| Annotation | Meaning |
| P | Pole position |
| F | Fastest lap |
| Superscript number |
Points-scoring position in sprint |
| Year | Entrant | Power unit | Tyres | Driver name | Grands Prix | Points | WCC pos. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| AUS | CHN | JPN | MIA | CAN | MON | BAR | AUT | GBR | BEL | HUN | NED | ITA | ESP | AZE | SGP | USA | MXC | SAP | LVG | QAT | ABU | |||||||
| 2026 | Haas F1 Team | Ferrari 067/6 | P | Esteban Ocon | 11 | 14 | 17* | 4th* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Oliver Bearman | 7 | 58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Season still in progress.
References
- ^ "Haas show off their new livery for 2026 F1 season". www.formula1.com. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ van Osten, Phillip (29 January 2026). "Haas 'moving forward' despite VF-26 double reliability blow". F1i.com. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ Edmondson, Laurence (19 January 2026). "Haas, unlike Red Bull, reveal livery AND design of new F1 2026 car". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ 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.