Haas will run with another Godzilla inspired livery in Austin this weekend. Image: Haas
The American team will run the special design on its VF-26 cars driven by Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon, marking the second time this season it has incorporated the famous Japanese movie monster into its colours.
Created to promote the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero, the latest livery features a large illustration of Godzilla across the sidepods, accompanied by blue graphics that contrast with Haas’ traditional white, black and red colours.
The blue accents extend across the upper bodywork, giving the VF-26 a different appearance from the version raced at Suzuka earlier this year.
The new look continues Haas’ season-long collaboration with Japanese entertainment company TOHO, which was announced ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in March.
The partnership produced its first special livery at Suzuka, following an unveiling in Tokyo, with the design incorporating Godzilla imagery into Haas’ existing colour scheme.
The Austin livery also coincides with the approaching North American release of Godzilla Minus Zero on November 6, with further promotional activities planned around the race weekend.
Beyond the special liveries, the agreement with TOHO includes promotional content, merchandise and other activities throughout the 2026 season.
Haas arrives in Austin seventh in the constructors’ championship on 30 points, trailing Alpine by 38 while holding a seven-point advantage over Audi.
Of those 30 points, Bearman has scored 23 and Ocon seven, with the team scoring points at just one of the past 11 rounds.
Haas is also preparing for a change to its driver line-up in 2027, with Ocon set to leave the team at the end of the season and Ferrari junior and Formula 2 title contender Rafael Camara confirmed as his replacement.
Bearman is expected to retain his seat alongside the Brazilian.