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Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed he was close to quitting during the team's difficult 2023 season before staying on, replacing Guenther Steiner Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that he almost left the American outfit in 2023.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 31

“He cannot be alive”: Ayao Komatsu relives the moment Romain Grosjean crashed

The Haas boss recalled the “eternity” he lived through on the pitwall as he saw his driver's car engulfed in a fireball Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has reflected on the night Romain Grosjean pulled himself out of his car engulfed in flames during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 28

Haas F1 Test Schedule Undecided After 'Serious' Issue Cuts Short Running

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has conceded the run plan for the rest of the first week of Formula 1 testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is uncertain after a "serious" issue on Wednesday.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 28

Haas working to solve “more serious” reliability issue uncovered at Barcelona F1 test

The American team ran on Wednesday at the closed-door shakedown, but its running was limited due to two issues Haas was back in action at Formula 1’s Barcelona shakedown event on Wednesday, but Oliver Bearman’s running in the VF-26 was hampered by two reliability issues – with one being branded as “more serious” by team boss Ayao Komatsu.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 26

Haas is “discovering problems every lap” in Barcelona F1 test

“We are discovering issues, problems we need to solve, every lap, every run,” team boss Ayao Komatsu admits, but “at least we are running” Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu admitted to encountering a number of issues on day one of Formula 1’s Barcelona test, but took pride in his new car’s consistent running.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 22

McLaren likely won’t upgrade 2026 F1 car before March

Unlike Haas, McLaren is not planning substantial updates to its new car in the next few weeks “The car everyone will see in Barcelona won’t be the car that races in Australia.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 20

Haas F1 boss delivers reality check for 2026: "We are up against it"

Ayao Komatsu has warned that Formula 1’s 2026 regulation reset will push Haas to its limits Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has warned that the 2026 Formula

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Haas began working on 2026 car at the end of 2024

Very little coverage has followed Haas during the winter break so far. As a team with relatively limited resources, they are not among those expected to take F1 by storm in 2026.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Haas F1’s New Era: Balancing Toyota Ambition with Ferrari Roots

In the fast-paced, highly competitive world of Formula 1, relationships are everything. For the Haas F1 Team, the narrative has long been defined by its deep, intrinsic tie to Ferrari.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

How Toyota could influence Haas F1’s driver line-up

Haas finished last year’s Championship in a respectable 8th, regularly fighting for points in a competitive midfield. The question is whether this is sustainable – with a far smaller workforce and bare-bones facilities compared to rivals.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Ayao Komatsu praises Haas for highest points haul since 2018

Haas finished eighth in this year’s Championship, with Fernando Alonso’s P6 in Yas Marina keeping Aston Martin beyond reach. Since becoming team principal, Ayao Komatsu has led Haas to 7th and 8th position in the constructors standings.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Komatsu to Bearman: 'It’s Time to Lead the Charge at Haas'

The weight of expectation in Formula 1 is a heavy cloak, especially for a rookie. For Oliver Bearman, that pressure is being channeled into a clear directive from his Haas Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Komatsu: Haas double-points 'should be the benchmark'

Haas added another slightly perplexing chapter to their 2025 campaign at the Dutch GP. An audacious strategy, well-executed by Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon, paid dividends for the US outfit.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Haas schedule more updates for VF-25 after summer break

After finishing a respectable 7th in last year’s Championship, Haas find themselves second to last in this season’s standings. Only Alpine have accumulated less points than the US outfit, underlining Haas’ disappointing start to the year.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Ayao Komatsu calls for Haas 'reflection' after Spanish GP

Perhaps more than any other team in 2025, Haas are susceptible to fluctuations in their performance. When Ayao Komatsu’s team have been competitive enough to score points (China, Japan, Bahrain, Monaco) they have capitalised.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Haas work to rebound after disappointing Imola

Despite currently occupying a respectable P6 in the standings, Haas have experienced significant swings in performance. At some circuits, the VF-25 has been capable of fighting for points and Q3 appearances.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 14

Esteban Ocon speaks highly of Ayao Komatsu’s Haas leadership

With 20 points from the first six rounds, Haas are firmly in this year’s midfield battle – building on their strong campaign from twelve months ago. Both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have adapted quickly to the team, though the process of acclimatisation will continue throughout 2025.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Haas work to eliminate key weakness for upcoming races

Haas fell from fifth to sixth in the constructors standings after the Saudi Arabia GP, as rivals Williams delivered a strong weekend to claim double-points in Jeddah.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 1

Haas Unveils Stunning Cherry Blossom Livery for the Japanese Grand Prix

In the lead-up to the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas has revealed a special livery for the VF-25 that will be used throughout the race weekend. The Haas F1 team has multiple ties to Japan.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 21, 2025

Haas Releases Schedule For 2025 Car Unveiling With All-New Driver Lineup

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has announced plans to unveil the team’s 2025 F1 car with a completely new driver lineup featuring Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 14, 2024

Haas F1 Teases Something 'Special' For United States GP At COTA

Formula 1's sole American team, Haas, has teased something special for the upcoming United States Grand Prix this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, with team principal Ayao Komatsu revealing that the team's VF-24 F1 car will receive another update.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 11, 2024

F1 News: Haas Confirms What Will Happen With Ferrari as Toyota Partnership Confirmed

The Haas F1 Team has taken a huge step toward reinforcing its future competitiveness by announcing a new technical collaboration with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2024