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How Haas’ 2026 season has played out so far

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Based on Formula 1 · Aug 13, 2026

Haas’ 2026 Formula 1 season has been marked by inconsistency, with Ollie Bearman outperforming Esteban Ocon but the team failing to score in five consecutive races.

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How Haas’ 2026 season has played out so far
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Key points
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As they prepare for the second half of the 2026 season, we take a look at the highs and lows of Haas' campaign to date.
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‘Inconsistent’ would be the one-word summary of Haas’ 2026 season so far – something that both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon have generously admitted themselves.
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Instead of the gradual improvement to the top of the midfield they had dreamed of, they’ve managed to fall backwards to the point where they haven’t scored since Round 6.
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But with plenty of race weekends to go, can Haas finally unlock some sorely needed performance and challenge for top-10 finishes once again?
Key numbers
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Haas began the season optimistically, scoring 79 points in 2025 and securing a seventh-place finish for Bearman in Australia, followed by a fifth-place result in China.
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Bearman has consistently outperformed Ocon, leading 8-3 in qualifying battles and 7-4 in race results, with 18 points to his name compared to Ocon’s three.
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Development issues, unpredictable upgrades, and a lack of rear downforce have compounded their difficulties, leaving them 40 points behind Alpine in the constructors’ championship.

Haas began the season optimistically, scoring 79 points in 2025 and securing a seventh-place finish for Bearman in Australia, followed by a fifth-place result in China. Early momentum suggested a potential return to midfield contention, with Bearman outperforming teammate Ocon in both qualifying and race trim. However, this promising start quickly faded as the team struggled to maintain performance consistency across subsequent rounds.

Bearman has consistently outperformed Ocon, leading 8-3 in qualifying battles and 7-4 in race results, with 18 points to his name compared to Ocon’s three. Despite this, Bearman has acknowledged team-wide inconsistencies, including issues with car balance and upgrades that have hindered both drivers. Ocon’s five Q1 exits highlight the challenges faced, with Haas falling from their early-season promise to a current position of seventh in the constructors’ standings.

The team’s decline has been evident since their peak performances in Australia, China, and Japan, where Bearman’s fifth-place finish in China stood as their best result. Subsequent struggles included a 50G crash for Bearman in Japan, collisions in Monaco and Spa, and poor race starts. Development issues, unpredictable upgrades, and a lack of rear downforce have compounded their difficulties, leaving them 40 points behind Alpine in the constructors’ championship.

Haas now faces a critical period during the summer break to reassess their development strategy and regain competitiveness. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu’s leadership has previously guided the team through challenging periods, and the remaining races will test their ability to recover. With a clear plan and improved performance, Haas aims to return to scoring positions and avoid further slippage in the constructors’ standings.

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