Haas plans Monza upgrades as it seeks to regain ground in 2026
Haas says updates are coming for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after slipping back relative to its midfield rivals during the 2026 Formula 1 season. Team boss Ayao Komatsu and driver Oliver Bearman have said they are hopeful the team can recover, even as Bearman remains cautious about the VF-26.
Haas began the 2026 Formula 1 season strongly, continuing a pattern of good early-year form and scoring points in the opening three rounds. Since then, the team says rivals have overtaken it in the development race, and its position in the order has declined.
In response, Haas is bringing updates to the VF-26 for Monza, with the team hoping the package can help stop that slide at the Italian Grand Prix. The team has also ruled out switching its focus to 2027 development, indicating it is still pushing to improve its current car.
Ayao Komatsu and Oliver Bearman have both expressed hope that Haas can close back in on the pack soon. At the same time, Bearman has been described as sceptical about the VF-26's performance.
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