MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has unveiled the VF-25, the car it will race in the 2025 Formula 1 season. The ten-team launch took place at the F1 75 Live event at The O2 Arena in London, prompting expectations from American team owner Gene Haas.
The VF-25 will be driven by Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, who replaced Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg, while Ayao Komatsu remains in the hot seat as team boss.
Gene Haas outlined his expectations for the season; he said: "We had a solid year in 2024, so I’m looking forward to seeing further progress with the VF-25.
"The team worked hard last year, and now we have two new drivers in Esteban and Ollie to integrate. Hopefully, we can continue moving in the right direction," said Haas, whose team begins it's tenth season in F1 when the season gets underway in Australia next month.
The VF-25 features a predominantly white livery with black and red accents. MoneyGram remains the title partner for a third season, with Haas Automation and other sponsors including Toyota GAZOO Racing, Play’n GO, Mphasis, Orion180, CommScope, UChicago Medicine, and Pirelli.
Komatsu: We believe we can compete at a higher level
The car completed a shakedown at Silverstone on February 16 with Ocon at the wheel. Bearman will drive it for the first time at Bahrain’s second permitted shakedown on February 24. Pre-season testing runs from February 26-28 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Komatsu reflected on last season and the team’s preparations; he said: "We fought for sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship until the final round last year, which was significant progress for us.
"The level of development we achieved was unprecedented in our history. Heading into our tenth season, we believe we can compete at a higher level," he added.
Komatsu noted the design team, led by Andrea De Zordo in Maranello, has built on last year’s car while making refinements.
He explained: "All our bases—Kannapolis, Banbury, and Maranello—have worked to ensure we start the season strongly in Bahrain. We’re eager to get going with Esteban and Ollie and get some mileage before the first race in Australia."
Greg Hall, Chief Marketing Officer of MoneyGram, spoke about the company’s continued association with Haas; saying: "As we enter our third year of title partnership with Haas, it’s good to see our brand on the VF-25. We’ve built strong connections with fans, and we look forward to the season ahead."
With a new driver pairing and refinements to the car, Haas aims to build on its 2024 performance and remain competitive in the midfield battle.
Latest News
Loading
