{"id":544891,"date":"2026-03-18T16:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/544891\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:53:10","slug":"godzilla-is-headed-to-the-f1-japanese-grand-prix-with-haas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/544891\/","title":{"rendered":"Godzilla is headed to the F1 Japanese Grand Prix with Haas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Godzilla is headed to next week\u2019s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In a new collaboration announced on Wednesday between TGR Haas F1 Team and TOHO CO., LTD and TOHO International, the iconic Godzilla will be featured on a special-edition livery for Haas during the Japanese Grand Prix, which will be introduced at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on March 24. Following that event, an exhibition livery will be on display from March 25 through March 30 at Haneda Airport Terminal 2.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In addition, Haas will feature the collaboration during the United States Grand Prix in October, ahead of the U.S. theatrical release of Godzilla Minus Zero, which arrives in theaters on November 6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">You can see the incredible logo here, courtesy of Haas F1 Team:<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"312\" height=\"257\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9b876282fce710639887ada8e8dcf1ce.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">According to the team, this is the first-ever collaboration with an entertainment IP in the history of Haas F1 Team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThis is truly an extraordinary opportunity to showcase our brand to new audiences, and it\u2019s a first for both TGR Haas F1 Team and TOHO,\u201d said Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of TGR Haas F1 Team. \u201cIt\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Keiji Ota \u2014 who coincidentally might have the greatest job title in the world \u2014 had this to say about the collaboration. \u201cWe are honored to announce this partnership between TGR Haas F1 Team\u2014a team that continues to push the limits of performance on the global stage of Formula 1\u2014and Godzilla, a cultural icon that has continued to evolve for more than 70 years since first emerging from Japan,\u201d said Ota, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Godzilla Officer, TOHO CO., LTD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cGodzilla has come to represent indomitable power and resilience, a spirit that deeply resonates with the TGR Haas F1 Team\u2019s determination to constantly break through barriers. Through this collaboration, get ready for Godzilla to rampage on the world\u2019s fastest stage! We promise to bring an unprecedented experience that will excite fans of both Godzilla and the TGR Haas F1 Team all around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">F1 returns to action next week with the Japanese Grand Prix, where Godzilla will finally join the grid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Godzilla is headed to next week\u2019s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. 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