The Haas F1 Team’s 2026 season has unfolded with a mix of promising moments and ongoing challenges. After a strong start, the team has struggled to maintain momentum, with no points scored since the sixth round of the championship. As the season reaches its midpoint, Haas is looking to regroup and improve its performance in the remaining races.
Oliver Bearman has stood out as Haas’ leading driver this year, securing the team’s best result with a fifth-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix. He currently leads teammate Esteban Ocon in both qualifying and race head-to-heads, with an 8-3 advantage in qualifying and 7-4 in races. Bearman has accumulated 18 points, mostly from the early part of the season, while Ocon has managed just 3 points so far.
The team has faced several difficulties, including inconsistent car performance and unpredictable behaviour following upgrades. Ocon, in particular, has experienced more challenges in qualifying, often exiting in Q1. Both drivers have also been involved in incidents that impacted their race outcomes, such as collisions early in the Monaco and Spa events. Notably, Bearman survived a 50G crash in Japan without injury, highlighting the physical demands and risks the drivers face.
Currently, Haas holds seventh place in the Constructors’ Championship, trailing sixth-placed Alpine by 40 points. Meanwhile, Audi and Williams remain closer behind Haas, indicating a competitive midfield battle. The team’s main struggle has been the pace of development and the car’s unpredictable behaviour, which has affected driver confidence and race performance.
Team Principal Ayao Komatsu is leading efforts to use the summer break to assess the situation and work on improvements. Both drivers have acknowledged the inconsistencies and are focused on extracting the best from the car as the season progresses. The team’s aim is to regain competitiveness and close the gap to rivals in the second half of the campaign.
Haas’ 2026 season so far reflects the challenges of adapting to new regulations and the ongoing development race within Formula 1®. While early results showed potential, the team now faces the task of stabilising performance and maximising opportunities in the remaining races. The summer pause offers a chance to reset and focus on targeted improvements under Komatsu’s leadership.