American · 2016–present
Haas
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
- Constructor titles
- 0
- Driver titles
- 0
- Founded
- 2016
- Team principal
- Ayao Komatsu
- Base
- Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
2026 Racing Lineup
Elite drivers representing Haas in championship battle
#31
Esteban Ocon
French
#87
Ollie Bearman
British
Foundation & Early Years
Gene Haas F1 Team was founded in 2016 by American entrepreneur Gene Haas, marking the return of a true American constructor to Formula 1 since 1986. Haas, already successful in NASCAR and manufacturing through Haas Automation, adopted a lean approach by partnering with Ferrari and Dallara, allowing for a competitive debut.
Team History & Evolution
Haas F1 Team debuted in 2016, with both Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutiérrez scoring points in Australia—something no new team had done since 2002. Their partnership with Ferrari and Dallara enabled early success. The team’s highest finish came in 2018, regularly scoring points.
Former team principal Günther Steiner left at the end of 2023; in January 2024, engineer Ayao Komatsu—previously Haas’ Trackside Engineering Director—was promoted to Team Principal. Under Komatsu’s leadership, Haas finished seventh in the 2024 Constructors' Championship, scoring 58 points—their best since 2018.
Komatsu focused on improving development momentum and securing a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing in October 2024 to enhance their competitiveness. The team aims to build on this foundation toward long-term midfield consistency.
Iconic Moments
2016
Historic Debut Double Points
Both Grosjean and Gutiérrez scored points in Haas’s debut at the Australian Grand Prix, an unprecedented feat for a new team since 2002.
2018
Peak Performance Season
Haas achieved their best-ever result, finishing fifth in the Constructors' Championship with consistent top-10 finishes.
2020
Grosjean’s Miracle Escape
Romain Grosjean’s survival after a horrific crash in Bahrain highlighted both F1’s safety progress and the team's resilience.
