The Toyota Gazoo Racing logo will soon be seen on Haas F1 cars starting at the US Grand Prix. Recently, the Japanese automaker’s motorsport division and the American racing team announced a new technical partnership.
This collaboration involves a multi-year agreement where both parties will share their expertise, knowledge, and resources. Toyota Gazoo Racing will assist with design, engineering, and manufacturing for Haas F1 cars. This means that Haas will work together with Toyota, Ferrari, and Dallara to build future cars. Ferrari provides parts like the power unit and gearbox, while Dallara handles the chassis.
Exciting Partnership for Haas and Toyota
Haas is the smallest team in Formula 1 and needs support. TGR is successful in WEC and WRC with excellent staff and facilities, which they will use to help Haas’ F1 efforts. Toyota is investing a lot in simulation programs and private testing—something Haas lacks due to limited funds and personnel. For TGR, this deal is intriguing as it allows them to bring their test drivers and engineers into Formula 1.
TGR will also provide Haas access to a simulator at their factory in England. Until now, Haas used Ferrari’s simulator but won’t completely stop using it. The costs of running an F1 team will be shared between them.
Fans might think this partnership could change everything for Haas!
Will TGR staff join the Haas racing team? Not yet. Team boss Ayao Komatsu says: “At the moment, there will be no race team personnel.” But if TGR has someone who fits well, they’d consider it right away.
Regarding power units, Toyota won’t make one for Haas since there’s an agreement with Ferrari until 2028. Komatsu confirmed that nothing changes on that front; it’s all about the chassis side of things.
There’s a chance TGR might handle more of the car building since they already have some design control. This could save money by not buying parts from Dallara anymore.
As for including Toyota Gazoo in the team name? Not now. “Our title sponsor is MoneyGram,” said Komatsu when asked about changing the team’s name. However, they might revisit this idea later.
Toyota intends to supply drivers to Haas F1 too! While current drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman are set for 2025, TGR drivers may do test work for Haas. A future reserve driver could come from Toyota’s team instead of relying on Ferrari drivers like Bearman.
“That’s definitely an open possibility,” Komatsu mentioned about choosing next year’s reserve driver. They’ll consider all options to pick the best one for sporting results.
What do you think about this new partnership?
