Haas unveil striking Godzilla livery for Japanese Grand Prix
Haas embrace the âKing of Monstersâ at Suzuka
Haas will race with a bold new look at this weekendâs Japanese Grand Prix, unveiling a striking Godzilla-inspired livery on its VF-26. The special design follows the American teamâs season-long collaboration with the studio behind the iconic character, bringing the âking of monstersâ to the Formula 1 grid.
The unique branding will feature prominently on the cars of Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon at Suzuka, marking the first appearance of the livery. Haas has also confirmed that the Godzilla theme will return later in the season at the United States Grand Prix in October.
After Racing Bulls, Haas becomes the second of the eleven Formula 1 teams to adopt a one-off look for the Suzuka weekend, adding extra visual intrigue to one of the calendarâs most celebrated events.
Momentum building for Haas
The special livery arrives at a time when Haas is enjoying a strong start to the campaign â at least on one side of the garage.
While Esteban Ocon is still searching for his first points of the season, Oliver Bearman has delivered an impressive opening run. The young Briton has scored in all three races so far, highlighted by a standout fifth-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix.
That consistency leaves Bearman fifth in the driversâ standings on 17 points, underlining his early-season impact. In the constructorsâ championship, Haas currently sits fourth â notably ahead of Red Bull â a position that reflects the teamâs competitive form in the opening phase of the year.
With momentum on track and a headline-grabbing design off it, Haas heads to Suzuka combining performance with spectacle.
A statement weekend
One-off liveries often serve as marketing showcases, but timing can amplify their significance. For Haas, debuting the Godzilla collaboration during a period of strong results only strengthens the narrative around the teamâs upward trajectory.
All eyes will now be on Suzuka â not only for the racing, but for one of the most eye-catching cars on the grid.
Simone Scanu
Heâs a software engineer with a deep passion for Formula 1 and motorsport. He co-founded Formula Live Pulse to make live telemetry and race insights accessible, visual, and easy to follow.