MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team holds a unique distinction as the only American-owned team on the current Formula 1 grid. Founded by industrialist Gene Haas in 2016, the team came in with an innovative business model — leveraging technical partnerships with Ferrari and Dallara to hit the ground running from day one. And run they did: Haas scored points on their very debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix, which is about as good a start as you can possibly get.

The team operates from dual bases in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and Maranello, Italy, benefiting from proximity to their Ferrari technical partnership. Under Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, who replaced the larger-than-life Guenther Steiner in 2024, the focus has shifted toward building a more stable and professional operation capable of consistent midfield performance. It’s a quieter approach, but a smart one.

That debut at the Australian Grand Prix remains one of the team’s most celebrated moments — Romain Grosjean finishing sixth in the team’s very first race. Albert Park has frequently provided opportunities for Haas to shine, and the team’s American identity brings a unique flavour to the Melbourne weekend that resonates with the diverse Grand Prix crowd.

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Haas heads into 2026 with an exciting lineup of Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon. Bearman, who turned heads with that stunning points-scoring Ferrari debut in 2024, represents the future of this team, while Ocon brings valuable experience from his time at Alpine and Force India. Under Komatsu’s measured and methodical leadership, Haas are looking to establish themselves as consistent points scorers and close the gap to the midfield teams ahead. The 2026 regulation changes, combined with their continued Ferrari technical partnership, give them a genuine platform to make meaningful progress. This team is building something.

NC — Staff sports writer, australiafootball.com