Haas F1 Team are one of the newest names on the Formula 1 grid after becoming the first all-American-led F1 squad for three decades when they, finally, debuted in 2016.
The FIA told legendary NASCAR team owner Gene Haas in April 2014 that it had granted him an entry into the pinnacle of motorsport for the 2015 F1 season. But Haas announced in July 2014 that his team would not debut until 2016 as they worked on setting up their operation.
Haas required more time to create a design and aerodynamics department in their NASCAR factory in North Carolina. The team also wanted to have a satellite headquarters in England, which they opened in Banbury. Haas also have a base in Ferrari’s famous Maranello factory.
Ferrari allocated Haas a part of their Gestione Sportiva complex as the teams share a special relationship. Haas buy as many mechanical parts off the Scuderia as are allowed in F1’s rules like the gearbox and rear suspension, but do their own chassis and bodywork development.
Team owner Haas and long-time team principal Guenther Steiner, who left at the end of the 2023 season, sought to forge a special bond with Ferrari to keep the costs of their Formula 1 entry down. It is legal as long as there is zero transfer of any Intellectual Property either way.
Haas F1 Team name
Gene Haas simply chose to name his entry to Formula 1, Haas F1 Team, to keep the outfit in line with the Stewart–Haas Racing NASCAR franchise that Tony Stewart co-owns. But Haas F1 Team have a $20m-a/y (£16m) title sponsor in American payment company MoneyGram.
MoneyGram signed a multi-year contract to be Haas’ title sponsor from the 2023 F1 season in October 2022. It is thought to be a three-year deal, running through the 2025 campaign.
Haas F1 Team founding year
Haas F1 Team made their debut at the 2016 Australian GP with Romain Grosjean finishing in sixth place but Esteban Gutierrez retired after a crash. Grosjean had qualified P19 out of 22.
But Gene Haas founded Haas F1 Team in 2014 when the FIA granted their entry for the 2015 Formula 1 season. One of his first acts was to hire Guenther Steiner as the team principal in 2014, having already worked in the pinnacle of motorsport with Jaguar and Red Bull Racing.
Haas F1 Team current team principal
Gene Haas promoted Ayao Komatsu from his role as director of engineering in January 2024 to replace Guenther Steiner as the team principal of Haas F1 Team. Komatsu had worked for Haas since they debuted in 2016. Steiner left Haas in December 2023 as his contract ended.
Haas F1 Team current drivers
Haas F1 Team hire Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg as their two full-time Formula 1 race drivers. Magnussen returned to the American squad ahead of the 2022 Bahrain GP to replace Nikita Mazepin. Haas had axed Magnussen after his initial spell from 2017 to 2020.
Hulkenberg, meanwhile, joined Haas ahead of the 2023 season to replace Mick Schumacher and regain a full-time F1 drive. The German had spent 2020 through 2022 as Aston Martin’s reserve driver. He drove four Grand Prix in three years after Renault dropped him after 2019.
What F1 engine do Haas F1 Team use?
As part of Haas F1 Team’s special relationship with Ferrari, the American squad also use the Scuderia’s engine. Ferrari supply Haas their 066/10 1.6L V6 turbo-hybrid power unit for the 2024 season. Haas have only ever raced in Formula 1 with Ferrari engines since their debut.
Team lineage
Haas F1 Team’s lineage only features the name of their founder, Gene Haas, having entered the pinnacle of motorsport as a new constructor and the first all-American team since 1986.
Haas F1 Team drivers’ championships
Haas F1 Team are yet to win a drivers’ championship since joining the Formula 1 grid. Kevin Magnussen achieved Haas’ best finish in the drivers’ standings in 2018 in P9 with 56 points.
Haas F1 Team constructors’ championships
Haas F1 Team are yet to win a constructors’ championship since debuting in Melbourne at the 2016 Australian GP. The squad registered their best finish to date in 2018 in P5 with 93 points through Haas’ drivers that season, Kevin Magnussen (56) and Romain Grosjean (37).
Haas F1 Team factory base
Haas F1 Team have three factories with sites in North Carolina, Banbury and Maranello. The Kannapolis, North Carolina facility is the same facility that holds Gene Haas’ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. Haas’ marketing department also work out of the North American factory.
The Banbury, England site, meanwhile, forms a part of the UK’s Motorsport Valley with rival teams all working in close proximity to Silverstone, the home of the British GP. Haas run the Banbury base as the home for their vehicle performance, engineering and logistical duties.
Additionally, Ferrari allocated Haas a section of their famous Maranello factory to enhance the two team’s partnership. It houses Haas’ design, aerodynamics and CFD departments as the American outfit must share a similar design with Ferrari owing to their bought-in items.
Haas moved their technical department into Maranello in 2020, having previously worked in Dallara’s factory in Italy. Haas have hired Dallara to build their chassis ever since their debut in the Formula 1 paddock. But their race team is based in Haas’ factory in Banbury, England.
Factory address
North Carolina, Haas F1 Team: 4001 Haas Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
Banbury, Haas F1 Team: Overthorpe Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, OX16 4PN
Maranello, Haas F1 Team: 43040 Varano de’ Melegari (Pr), via Papa Giovanni XXIII 2/d, Italy
Haas F1 Team contact details
Website: haasf1team.com
Media enquiries: media@haasf1team.com
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