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Haas F1 Team

Haas F1 Team is an American Formula One racing team founded by Gene Haas in 2014 and entered in the 2016 season.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Haas F1 Team is an American Formula One racing team founded by Gene Haas in 2014. The team made its debut in the 2016 season and is based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, with additional operations in Banbury, England, and Maranello, Italy. As of 2026, it competes as TGR Haas F1 Team under a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

History

Haas was established in April 2014 and originally planned to debut in 2015, but postponed its entry to 2016. It was accepted onto the Formula One grid and became one of the newest entrants in the championship.

Operations

The team is headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and also operates from Banbury, Oxfordshire, and Maranello, Italy. Its structure reflects a transatlantic racing and engineering model.

Competitive record

Haas achieved its best constructors’ championship result in 2018, when it finished fifth. The team has not won a Formula One world championship.

Technical partnerships

Haas has long used Ferrari power units and has worked closely with Ferrari on technical matters. In 2026, it also entered competition as TGR Haas F1 Team under a partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Key facts

  • Haas F1 Team is an American Formula One team founded by Gene Haas.
  • It debuted in 2016 and is based in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
  • Ayao Komatsu became team principal in 2024.
  • The team uses Ferrari power units and partnered with Toyota Gazoo Racing in 2026.
  • Its best constructors' finish was fifth in 2018.
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Canadian context

Haas F1 Team has no direct Canada-specific base, but it is relevant to Canadian motorsport readers as part of the Formula One World Championship, which regularly includes Canadian drivers, teams, sponsors, and the Canadian Grand Prix.

Frequently asked questions

What is Haas F1 Team?
It is an American Formula One racing team founded by Gene Haas and entered in the 2016 season.
Who owns Haas F1 Team?
The team was founded by Gene Haas, who remains the team owner and chairman.
Where is Haas F1 Team based?
Its main base is in Kannapolis, North Carolina, with additional facilities in Banbury, England, and Maranello, Italy.
Who is the team principal?
Ayao Komatsu is the team principal.
When did Haas debut in Formula One?
Haas made its Formula One debut in the 2016 season.
What is Haas’s best championship finish?
Its best constructors’ championship finish was fifth in 2018.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haas_F1_Team
    Supports: Founding date, debut season, founder, base locations, and team principal history.
  2. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/teams/haas
    Supports: Official team profile including team name, base, team chief, technical chief, chassis, power unit, and first entry.
  3. Motorsport Magazine — https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/teams/haas-formula-1-team/
    Supports: Background on the team's founding, Ferrari technical agreement, and base locations.