Haas presents its 2026 car and confirms Bearman and Ocon
The Haas F1 Team has released the first renders of its car for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The American team has also officially confirmed who its two full-time drivers will be, putting an end to rumors about its lineup. 🏁
A new era with renewed drivers
The team is completely changing its driver pairing compared to the previous year. The bet combines youth with experience, seeking a performance leap with the arrival of the new technical regulations.
Key details of the announcement:- Oliver Bearman, the young British driver, secures his first full-time F1 contract.
- Esteban Ocon leaves Alpine to join the American project with a multi-season deal.
- The single-seater, named VF-26, is showcased through digital images that reveal its design evolution.
The presentation of the VF-26 marks the start of Haas's project for the new technical era that will begin in 2026.
Bearman: the definitive leap to the premier category
Oliver Bearman, 20 years old, takes the step after acting as a reserve driver. His experience in Formula 2 and his occasional participation in F1 with Ferrari back him for this challenge. His long-term contract shows the team's confidence in his potential. 🚀
Bearman profile:- Debuted in a Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia in 2024 replacing a Ferrari driver.
- Has extensive experience in feeder categories like FIA F2.
- Signs a multi-year deal with Haas, consolidating his career in the top category.
Ocon brings experience and podiums
Esteban Ocon arrives after competing several seasons with Alpine. The French driver, who has already won a Grand Prix and podiumed on several occasions, brings knowledge and immediate pace. His goal is to help Haas improve its results. 🏆
The VF-26 and hopes for 2026
The single-seater presented through digital renders evolves the team's visual philosophy. At the Kannapolis factory, they trust that the technical rules change will allow them to close the gap to the leading teams' performance, although for now only its lines can be analyzed on paper. The project takes its first steps with a completely new driver lineup. 🔧