Haas single out big challenge of 2026 car

Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu and Technical Director Andrea De Zordo have outlined their expectations for the upcoming 2026 F1 season, highlighting energy management as a pivotal challenge with the significant power unit changes. De Zordo revealed that development for the new regulations began in late 2024, with the team fully committing after last summer's break. Komatsu anticipates rapid car evolution, noting that the machinery tested at the Barcelona shakedown will differ significantly from the race-spec versions for the Australian Grand Prix. Both emphasized optimizing energy usage with the new power units as a crucial initial differentiator. Haas views this new regulatory era as a monumental challenge, confident in their aggressive team growth.