Haas Automation Inc: F1: Haas Change Launch Date for 2026 Challenger

Haas will launch their VF-26 challenger on January 19, seven days before the opening shakedown in Barcelona. With the opening shakedown beginning on January 26, teams will launch their 2026 contenders earlier than usual, although it's likely they will give their cars their first runs before heading into Barcelona. Some teams, such as Alpine and Ferrari, have elected to launch on the same day on January 23, leaving the schedule conges... (continue reading...)