Haas has confirmed a package update for its VF-26 ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, acknowledging its early-season performance has lagged behind rivals despite a strong start to 2026. Team principal Ayao Komatsu and rookie driver Oliver Bearman both expressed measured confidence that the gap can be narrowed “soon,” though Bearman called the current package “not where we want it to be.”
The Monza-specific changes mark Haas’s first major development push since the season began, following three consecutive point-scoring finishes that contrasted with its later struggles. Komatsu framed the update as a step toward reclaiming ground lost to competitors who have pulled ahead in development pace.
Bearman, who has driven the VF-26 in every race so far, described the car as “not a bad package” but emphasized the need for continued refinements. Haas will look to translate the Monza update into measurable gains as it targets a return to the front of the midfield.
