History of Haas F1 Team in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 3, 2026

Haas F1 Team is an American Formula One racing team founded by Gene Haas in 2014, debuting in the 2016 season. Ayao Komatsu is the team principal, having replaced Guenther Steiner in January 2024, who held the position since the team's inception.

1985: Haas Lola Outfit Raced

In 1985, the unrelated Haas Lola outfit raced in Formula One; it was owned by Teddy Mayer and Carl Haas, who was not related to Gene Haas.

1986: Haas Lola Outfit Raced

In 1986, the unrelated Haas Lola outfit raced in Formula One; it was owned by Teddy Mayer and Carl Haas, who was not related to Gene Haas.

2009: Toyota factory team withdrew

In October 2024, the agreement between Haas and Toyota also marked the Toyota name returning to the sport for the first time in 15 years ever since the Toyota factory team withdrew at the end of 2009 season.

2010: US F1 Project Failed

In 2010, Haas was the first American constructor to submit an F1 entry after the failed US F1 project.

April 2014: Haas F1 Team Established

In April 2014, Gene Haas, owner of the NASCAR Cup Series team, established Haas Formula LLC, an American-licensed Formula One racing team.

2014: Purchase of Marussia F1 Headquarters

Following the collapse of Marussia F1 during the 2014 season, Haas purchased the team's Banbury headquarters to serve as a forward base for their operations.

December 2015: New Car Shakedown

In December 2015, Haas shook its new car down ahead of official pre-season testing at Barcelona in early 2016.

January 2016: New Car Passed FIA Crash Tests

In January 2016, Haas confirmed its new car had passed the mandatory FIA crash tests.

2016: Worst Finish Since Founding

Haas finished 10th in the Constructor's Championship scoring 0 points over the 2016 season, the team's worst finish since their founding and their lowest ever points total.

2016: Haas Entered the Sport

Haas team's second fourth-place finish since it entered the sport in 2016.

2016: Magnussen's Points Finish

In 2016, Magnussen finished 10th at the Singapore Grand Prix, earning his first points since then.

2016: Debut Season

In 2016, Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutiérrez drove for the team. At the Australian Grand Prix, Grosjean finished 6th, scoring eight points. Gutiérrez crashed, destroying Fernando Alonso's McLaren. Grosjean finished 5th in Bahrain. The team scored 29 points and finished 8th in the Constructors' Championship.

2017: VF-17 Debut and Points Finish

In 2017, Kevin Magnussen replaced Gutiérrez and drove alongside Grosjean. At the first race, Grosjean piloted the VF-17 to 6th place. At the second race, Magnussen finished 8th, scoring his first points since the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix, and Haas's first points since the 2016 United States Grand Prix. The team finished 8th in the constructors' title.

2017: Ferrari SF70H

In 2018, Haas came under fire for arriving at winter testing with a car that strongly resembled the Ferrari SF70H, Ferrari's 2017 car.

2017: 2017 Points Tally Surpassed

In 2018, Haas surpassed their 2017 points total after only nine races. At the Singapore Grand Prix, Magnussen scored Haas' first-ever fastest lap. 2018 was their best season to date, finishing fifth in the Constructors' Championship.

2017: Magnussen and Schumacher driving for the team

Kevin Magnussen drove for the team from 2017 to 2020.

February 2018: VF-18 Unveiled

In February 2018, Haas unveiled their new car, the VF-18, which drew controversy due to its resemblance to Ferrari's SF70H from the previous year.

2018: Driver Lineup Retained

For the 2018 season, Haas retained their driver lineup of Grosjean and Magnussen for the third consecutive year.

2018: Most Points Since 2018

Haas finished the 2018 season in seventh place with 58 points, the most they had scored since 2018.

2018: Haas under fire for car resembling Ferrari SF70H

In 2018, Haas came under fire for arriving at winter testing with a car that strongly resembled the Ferrari SF70H, Ferrari's 2017 car. McLaren and Force India criticized the Ferrari and Haas partnership.

April 2019: Concerns over Haas' B-team approach

During rule discussions for the 2021 season in April 2019, Renault and McLaren raised concerns over Haas' approach of being a B-team. Ross Brawn defended Haas' business model.

2019: Rich Energy Sponsorship and Termination

In 2019, Haas took on Rich Energy as a title sponsor and competed as Rich Energy Haas F1 Team. In July, the Rich Energy Twitter account announced the termination of the sponsorship deal, but this was later denied by both the team and Rich Energy's shareholders.

2020: Driver Changes and Uralkali Sponsorship

At the end of the 2020 Championship, Grosjean and Magnussen left Haas and were replaced by Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher. Uralkali became the title sponsor, and the team competed as Uralkali Haas F1 Team.

2020: Grosjean's Crash and Championship Finish

In 2020, Haas kept an unchanged lineup of Grosjean and Magnussen. Grosjean crashed at the Bahrain Grand Prix, resulting in the car splitting in two and bursting into flames. He was ruled out for the rest of the season, with Pietro Fittipaldi driving in his place. The team finished 9th in the Constructor's Championship.

2020: Magnussen and Schumacher driving for the team

Kevin Magnussen drove for the team from 2017 to 2020.

2021: Rule discussions for 2021 season

During rule discussions in April 2019 for the 2021 season, concerns over Haas' approach of being a B-team were presented by Renault and McLaren.

2021: Sponsorship Deal Terminated

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on March 5, 2021 Haas terminated its title sponsorship deal with Uralkali and its driver contract with Mazepin. Kevin Magnussen was announced as his replacement.

2021: Focus on 2022 Car Development

In 2021, the team opted to halt the development of the 2021 car to focus resources on the 2022 car.

2021: Rookie Driver

The 2024 season was the first time Haas has taken on a rookie driver since the pairing of Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher in 2021.

2022: Double Points Finish and Maiden Pole Position

In 2022, Haas had a double points finish at the British Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix. Magnussen took the team's maiden pole position at the São Paulo Grand Prix. The team placed eighth in the Constructors' Championship.

2022: Focus on 2022 Car Development

In 2022, the team opted to halt the development of the 2021 car to focus resources on the 2022 car.

2022: Hülkenberg Signed Prior to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Prior to the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Haas signed Nico Hülkenberg for the 2023 season.

August 2023: Driver Line-up Retained

In August 2023, Haas announced that its 2023 driver line-up of Hülkenberg and Magnussen would be retained for the 2024 season.

2023: MoneyGram Title Sponsorship and Driver Lineup

In 2023, Haas signed a title sponsorship deal with MoneyGram and competed as MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. Nico Hülkenberg partnered Magnussen for the 2023 season. Pietro Fittipaldi remained as the team's official test and reserve driver for a fifth consecutive season.

January 2024: Ayao Komatsu replaced Guenther Steiner

In January 2024, Ayao Komatsu replaced Guenther Steiner as team principal, who had served in the role since the team's inception.

August 2024: Uralkali Reimbursement and Asset Valuation

In August 2024, it was reported that Haas had to reimburse US$9 million to former title sponsor Uralkali for the cancelled sponsorship contract. Dutch bailiffs and police entered the Haas paddock during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend to valuate their assets. On August 23, Gene Haas confirmed that the team had made the payment but it was complicated by the Russian sanctions. On August 26, Uralkali confirmed the receipt of the payment.

October 2024: Haas announces technical partnership with Toyota

In October 2024, Haas announced a technical partnership with Toyota, integrating Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) services for design, technical, and manufacturing support.

2024: Constructor's Championship

Despite scoring more points this season than in 2024, the team dropped from seventh to eighth place in the Constructors' Championship.

2024: Guenther Steiner left the team

Former Jaguar and Red Bull Racing technical director Guenther Steiner was the team principal for 10 years until 2024.

2024: Driver Departure

Hülkenberg and Magnussen departed the team after the 2024 season.

2024: Team Principal Change

In 2024, Guenther Steiner's contract was not renewed, with Ayao Komatsu taking over as team principal. Technical director Simone Resta also departed.

2024: Bearman Substitutes for Magnussen

In 2024, Oliver Bearman substituted for Kevin Magnussen at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the São Paulo Grand Prix.

April 2025: Haas signs Ryō Hirakawa as test driver

In April 2025, Haas signed Toyota driver Ryō Hirakawa as their test driver for the 2025 season as part of their technical partnership with Toyota.

December 2025: Haas signs TGR as a title sponsor

In December 2025, Haas signed TGR as a title sponsor for the 2026 season onwards.

December 2025: Haas terminates sponsorship with MoneyGram and pursues title sponsorship with Toyota Gazoo Racing

In December 2025, Haas terminated their sponsorship agreement with MoneyGram to pursue a title sponsorship with technical partner Toyota Gazoo Racing to compete as TGR Haas F1 Team.

2025: Oliver Bearman joins Haas

Former Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman joined the team in 2025.

2026: Haas retains Ocon and Bearman, signs Doohan as reserve driver

In 2026, Haas retained Ocon and Bearman for the 2026 season, and signed former Alpine driver Jack Doohan as a reserve driver. Also, in 2026 the title sponsorship name with TGR will remain despite TGR reverting its name to Gazoo Racing at the beginning of the year.