Ferrari and Haas have significantly deepened their technical partnership for the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond, a move overseen by Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur. This enhanced collaboration aims to strengthen Haas’s operational capabilities, drawing parallels to the close working relationship between Red Bull and its sister team, Racing Bulls.
The long-standing technical agreement between the two teams was extended through the 2028 season in July 2024. This ensures Haas will continue to utilise Ferrari power units, transmissions, and rear suspension components into the new era of Formula 1 regulations.
Haas has demonstrated improved performance during the 2025 season and has started the 2026 campaign strongly. The team currently holds fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship after the initial three rounds.
Drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman form the 2026 Haas line-up. Bearman, in particular, has delivered notable results, including a seventh-place finish in Melbourne and a fifth in Shanghai earlier this season.
The close technical ties are further evidenced by Haas maintaining a design office within Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters. This facilitates direct collaboration on various technical aspects of car development.
Fred Vasseur has expressed satisfaction with the extended partnership, acknowledging Ferrari’s continued confidence in the Haas project. He highlighted the stability this agreement provides for Haas as Formula 1 transitions into new technical regulations.
The 2026 regulations introduce substantial changes to power units, featuring increased electrical power and sustainable fuels. Aerodynamic rules have also been revised, resulting in lighter cars with active aero and flatter floors.
These regulatory shifts place a premium on integration between power unit suppliers and customer teams. The deepened Ferrari-Haas alliance positions both entities to navigate these technical challenges more effectively.
Beyond its Ferrari partnership, Haas also expanded its technical collaboration with Toyota Gazoo Racing for 2026. This includes title sponsorship and support for aerodynamics, simulator development, and testing of previous cars.
The Toyota agreement is a technical and branding collaboration, distinct from power unit supply, as Haas continues to be powered by Ferrari. This multi-faceted approach underscores Haas’s commitment to enhancing its technical framework.
Vasseur previously noted the psychological impact on Ferrari of shifting development focus early to the 2026 regulations. This strategic decision aimed to maximise preparation for the new technical era.
The ongoing collaboration between Ferrari and Haas represents a strategic alignment designed to optimise resource utilisation and competitive performance under the evolving Formula 1 regulations.
