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Komatsu: Ocon was “very much on board” with Haas F1 development plan before their Toyota partnership

Ryan McGahey1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says Ocon was sold on joining the team for 2025 long before the team’s recently announced partnership with Toyota was announced. With the announcement late last week that Haas would be partnering with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the spotlight has been on the American team, as they set their sights high…

Haas looks upwards with the addition of Toyota by “tapping into each other’s expertise”

Ewout Albrecht1 month ago013 mins

The team of Haas is on the rise. After having given up on 2021 the team had a decent 2022, only to finish last during the 2023 season. This was reason for team owner Gene Haas to say goodbye to Günther Steiner as team principal and promote Ayao Komatsu. A move that seemed to have…

Toyota give reasons for Haas F1 deal and why it doesn’t mean a “full” comeback is on the cards

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago09 mins

On 4 November 2009, Toyota’s announced its withdrawal from F1 after competing as a works team between 2002 and 2009, and acting as engine supplier for teams such as Jordan (2005), Midland (2006) and Williams (2007-2009). The decision from Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda came in the midst of the global financial crisis and saw the companies’…

“Will be instrumental in our own development”: Haas F1 announce multi-year technical agreement with Toyota

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

On Friday morning, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team announced it has entered a technical partnership with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, calling it a “new and dynamic collaborative relationship”. Team principal Ayao Komatsu says that using Toyota’s knowledge will be significant in their development path. The Japanese manufacturer is from now on an ‘Official Technical Partner’ of Haas….

Nico Hulkenberg driving in the rain at Silverstone

Haas extend Ferrari technical partnership until 2028 and continue Toyota talks

Luke-John Buckle4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Haas has extended their technical partnership with Ferrari until the end of the 2028 season. The American team will continue to benefit from Ferrari power units in the continuation of a collaboration that began in 2016, Haas’s first year of Formula 1. Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas said: “I’m thrilled to extend our relationship…