The Race F1 Podcast Haas and Cadillac F1 cars break cover - our reaction
Jan 19, 2026
In this chat, motorsport journalist Scott Mitchell-Malm and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson dive into Haas and Cadillac's new 2026 F1 cars. Scott breaks down the significance of Haas's partnership with Toyota, while exploring how it enhances testing and manufacturing capabilities. Gary provides a detailed technical analysis of the car designs, including innovative features and aero strategies. They also discuss Cadillac's conservative approach in its first year, recruitment challenges, and the importance of reliability for both teams.
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What TGR Haas Really Means
- The TGR Haas name mainly signals an elevated Toyota technical partnership, not a full Toyota works team.
- Toyota brings testing, simulator and production resources that should improve Haas over 2026 and beyond.
Toyota Fills Gaps, Not Instant Fixes
- The Toyota partnership fills specific Haas gaps like private testing and human resources rather than instantly transforming design pace.
- The new Banbury simulator arrives too late to influence the 2026 car but will aid development mid-season onward.
Haas' Size Leaves It Vulnerable
- Haas is still the smallest team and remains vulnerable because its resources were stretched during the rule change.
- Expect Haas to risk a backward step in 2026 unless it maximises every area and avoids rivals out-developing it.