{"id":346262,"date":"2026-03-25T02:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/346262\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T02:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:03:17","slug":"f1-news-haas-reveals-godzilla-themed-livery-for-japanese-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/346262\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 news: Haas reveals Godzilla-themed livery for Japanese GP"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHaas drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman will race with a Godzilla-themed livery at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

The livery is part of a collaboration between Haas and film production and distribution company Toho.<\/p>\n

Haas revealed the new look at a live event at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya shopping centre.<\/p>\n

The Japanese Grand Prix represents something of a home grand prix for Haas thanks to its naming rights relationship with Toyota Gazoo Racing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Japanese Grand Prix is another one of our home races, this season returning with our title partner Toyota Gazoo Racing, so it\u2019s a really big race for us,\u201d said Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re motivated to carry on the momentum we got from the first two races, and I think the team is working really, really well.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuzuka will pose a very different challenge from Shanghai, but at least so far on two different circuits, we\u2019ve managed to adapt our approach well to get the best out of our car and drivers.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur target in Suzuka is to again focus on the fundamentals and then try to get both cars into point double points, that\u2019s what we\u2019re aiming for.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m also really excited to see all the Japanese fans as we unveil our special Godzilla-themed livery in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaboration is a first and is truly exciting, it really shows a part of who we are as a team and our identity, so I hope fans enjoy this fun livery.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tHaas drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman will race with a Godzilla-themed livery at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tHaas drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman will race with a Godzilla-themed livery at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tHaas drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman will race with a Godzilla-themed livery at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Haas enters the Japanese Grand Prix with Bearman riding high in the drivers\u2019 championship.<\/p>\n

The British driver is fifth in the standings, thanks to finishing seventh in Australia before finishes of eighth and fifth across sprint and grand prix in China.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love that Japan is another \u2018home\u2019 race for TGR Haas F1 Team \u2013 it\u2019s the most spectacular city, the fans are so passionate, and for a second year in a row we\u2019re revealing a very special livery,\u201d said Bearman.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel that partnering with Godzilla is something only Haas could do, we do things our way, and it\u2019s really quite something.<\/p>\n

\u201cLooking to the track, it\u2019s one of the best circuits in the world. It\u2019s fast, flowing, and you need to be precise.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Esteban Ocon added: \u201cI\u2019m very excited to be back in beautiful Japan and race in Suzuka this weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fans in Japan are always amazing and for me Suzuka is the best circuit on the calendar.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first sector, which is very fast and flowing, is one of the best combinations of corners anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an old-school track where I\u2019ve had some good results in the past so I can\u2019t wait to get going again.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know there will be plenty of fans cheering for TGR Haas F1 Team.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also have a cool Godzilla partnership and livery this week, so we\u2019ll be hoping to build up throughout the weekend and leave on Sunday night with a solid haul of points for the team.\u201d<\/p>\n


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