Haas goes Godzilla
Haas revealed a special Godzilla-themed livery for the Japanese Grand Prix — a cultural play the team and Esteban Ocon called “a big, big thing.” (nytimes.com)
TGR Haas F1 Team has signed a season‑long collaboration with TOHO Co., Ltd., the studio behind Godzilla, marking the first time the team has formally partnered with an entertainment IP. (haasf1team.com) The partnership is set to make its competitive debut at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 27–29, 2026, which is Round 3 of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. (godzilla.com) Haas confirmed the VF‑26s of Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman will wear the special treatment, with the livery first shown at a Tokyo Midtown Hibiya launch event on March 24, 2026. (speedcafe.com) (racingnewstoday.com) Official digital renders emphasize stylised Godzilla elements — dorsal‑plate silhouettes and reptilian scale textures — integrated across the engine cover and upper bodywork to create a high‑contrast “King of the Monsters” motif on the VF‑26. (racetrackmasters.com) The timing also dovetails with Haas’s ties to Toyota Gazoo Racing — making Suzuka effectively a home race for the team’s Japanese partner — and with celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Grand Prix. (racingnewstoday.com) Haas arrives at Suzuka off a strong start to 2026: the team has scored in every race so far and is listed fourth in the Constructors’ Championship with 17 points, while Ollie Bearman sits inside the top five of the drivers’ standings. (racingnewstoday.com) (speedcafe.com)
