Haas reveals Godzilla livery for Japanese GP in unusual F1 alliance

Haas has revealed a special Godzilla-themed livery for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix as part of an unusual collaboration with the movie franchise.

The American outfit will run its VF-26 cars in a unique livery at this weekend’s third round of the season at Suzuka as part of a season-long deal with the Japanese entertainment studio that owns the Godzilla movie franchise, TOHO CO. Ltd.

Haas unveiled its special Godzilla-themed livery at an event in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on Tuesday. This weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix marks the home race of Haas’s title sponsor, Toyota Gazoo Racing.

"This is truly an extraordinary opportunity to showcase our brand to new audiences, and it's a first for both TGR Haas F1 Team and TOHO,” Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said.

"It's an honor to bring a global icon such as Godzilla to this sport and activate across an important year for the franchise. We want our fanbases to combine and celebrate with us, as there will be lots to engage with this season."

As part of the collaboration, a major activation is set to take place around the team’s home race at the United States Grand Prix in October.

Haas has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 season and appears to be the pacesetter in the midfield battle.

Ollie Bearman has scored all of Haas’s 17-point haul across the opening two grands prix and sprint in Australia and China, including taking a brilliant fifth place in Shanghai last time out.

Haas sits fourth in the constructors’ championship as a result, ahead of Red Bull.

"I love that Japan is another ‘home’ race for TGR Haas F1 Team – it’s the most spectacular city, the fans are so passionate, and for a second year in a row we’re revealing a very special livery,” Bearman said.

“I feel that partnering with Godzilla is something only Haas could do, we do things our way, and it’s really quite something.

"Looking to the track, it’s one of the best circuits in the world. It’s fast, flowing, and you need to be precise.

“The VF-26 has proven to be a consistent car over the first two races, and the start of this season has been a great one. We need to keep up this momentum heading into April, this team is doing great things right now and we need showcase their hard work on track.”

Komatsu added: "The Japanese Grand Prix is another one of our home races, this season returning with our title partner TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, so it's a really big race for us.

“We’re motivated to carry on the momentum we got from the first two races, and I think the team is working really, really well. Suzuka will pose a very different challenge from Shanghai, but at least so far on two different circuits, we’ve managed to adapt our approach well to get the best out of our car and drivers.

“Our target in Suzuka is to again focus on the fundamentals and then try to get both cars into point double points, that’s what we’re aiming for.”