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Haas Unveils Stunning Cherry Blossom Livery for the Japanese Grand Prix

In the lead-up to the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas has revealed a special livery for the VF-25 that will be used throughout the race weekend. The Haas F1 team has multiple ties to Japan.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Haas to bring upgrades at upcoming Japanese GP

Haas were rock bottom in the standings after the Australian GP, with the VF-25’s performancee taking the team by surprise. There were genuine concerns at Haas about their baseline for 2025, especially given the incoming regulation changes.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

Haas pleased with winter progress, aim to widen operating window

Haas were one of the positive surprises from the 2024 campaign, securing their best Championship finish since 2018. A series of changes implemented by Team Principal Ayao Komatsu had a profound impact on their performance and mid-season development.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Komatsu: Haas performance 'not sustainable' without more staff

Ayao Komatsu’s impact at Haas cannot be disputed. The Japanese team principal has overseen a small revolution at the US squad, which is now more efficient than ever before.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 21

Haas Releases Schedule For 2025 Car Unveiling With All-New Driver Lineup

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has announced plans to unveil the team’s 2025 F1 car with a completely new driver lineup featuring Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 21

Haas Makes History With Formula 1's First Female Race Engineer

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has announced key staff changes, including Laura Mueller's promotion to race engineer, making her the first female in Formula 1 history to hold this position.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

F1 News: Haas Only Use Simulator '10-15 days' Per Year

Aside from securing 7th place in the standings, their best finish since 2018, Haas also enjoyed significant off-track achievements last year. Their landmark partnership with Toyota, orchestrated by team principal Ayao Komatsu, will provide Haas with a desperately needed boost in resources.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

How Ayao Komatsu is leading a Haas renaissance

Currently 6th in the standings, Haas are on track for their best F1 season since 2018. In less than a year since becoming team principal, Ayao Komatsu has transformed Haas into one of the best midfield teams.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Haas to build first F1 simulator thanks to Toyota assistance

Ayao Komatsu has wasted no time in strengthening Haas since becoming team principal. In less than a year, the Japanese engineer is creating foundations for a significantly more competitive and ambitious squad.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 14

Haas F1 Teases Something 'Special' For United States GP At COTA

Formula 1's sole American team, Haas, has teased something special for the upcoming United States Grand Prix this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, with team principal Ayao Komatsu revealing that the team's VF-24 F1 car will receive another update.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Haas F1 confirm upgrades for American GP

Haas will bring an important upgrade package to their home race in COTA, confirms team principal Ayao Komatsu. Sitting just three points behind VCARB in the standings, Haas aim to overtake the Faenza squad and claim 6th in the constructors’ Championship.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 11

F1 News: Haas Confirms What Will Happen With Ferrari as Toyota Partnership Confirmed

The Haas F1 Team has taken a huge step toward reinforcing its future competitiveness by announcing a new technical collaboration with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / October 11

Haas F1 team announces technical partnership with Toyota

The Haas Formula 1 team has announced a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the motorsport division of the Japanese manufacturer.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Why Haas can aim high with their Toyota partnership

The announcement of a multi-year technical collaboration between Haas and Toyota took the F1 world by surprise. This unexpected announcement could be a game-changer for Haas, both from a performance and commercial perspective.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / August 24

Guenther Steiner Fires Back At Ayao Komatsu's 'Excuse' Remark- 'Should Concentrate On His Job'

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has asked the current team boss, Ayao Komatsu, to "concentrate on his job" in response to Komatsu's remarks.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 24

Komatsu: Haas now proven as capable of effective upgrades

Haas introduced another series of upgrades to the VF-24 this weekend, continuing their development programme for 2024. The early indications are encouraging, with Kevin Magnussen showing strong pace on Friday Practice.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / August 23

Haas F1 Team Principal Reacts To Uralkali Dispute As Assets Look To Be Seized

Haas F1 Team finds itself at the center of a legal storm involving the seizure of its assets by Dutch authorities. This action stems from an ongoing controversy with Uralkali, a key sponsor the team dropped in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Komatsu: Haas used to make 'excuses' for poor development

When Komatsu was appointed in January, he was adamant there was more potential for Haas to unlock. He argued that inefficiency and poor coordination were the team’s main limitations.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / August 13

Alex Albon deems the Ayao Komatsu-led Haas as the ‘STANDOUT’ team in 2024 mid-field pack

Williams Racing driver Alex Albon has picked Haas F1 as the best mid-table performing team this season. The Kannapolis-based team led by Ayao Komatsu has shown great promise in 2024 as compared to past seasons.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 8

Haas reveal changes that sparked 2024 resurgence

With 27 points from the first 14 races, Haas are comfortably in 7th place in the standings. The American team are on track for its best finish in the Constructors since 2018 – when they finished 5th overall.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / August 4

Haas F1 Chief Justifies Gloomy Pre-Season Forecasts

Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has publicly defended his seemingly pessimistic predictions made before the start of the racing season, stating that his initial assumptions were grounded in realism rather than a lack of confidence in his team.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / June 21

Teenager given opportunity with American team Haas in F1 practice session

The 19-year-old is getting a chance to prove himself with the American racing team.

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Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordon SLAMS Haas F1 for ‘lacking ambition’

Surprisingly, Haas is off to a stronger start this season in comparison to last year. Following the departure of Guenther Steiner, the team named a new principal.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / February 6, 2024