With a pink-accented livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas earns unexpected fan praise—and a place in the ongoing saga of white-and-pink F1 cars.
Every now and then, a Formula 1 team drops a livery that unites fans rather than divides them—and Haas may have just pulled it off.
Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas unveiled a special sakura-inspired livery featuring soft pink accents that pay homage to Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season. For a team often criticized for its uninspired design choices, this one hit differently.
A Pink Surprise (That Wasn’t Red Bull)
In a twist of F1 meme fate, the Haas reveal dropped shortly after rumors swirled about a Red Bull livery that was supposedly going to be pink. That didn’t materialize, but fans were quick to joke:
Fine. I’ll do it myself.“
It’s unclear if this was planned timing or just perfect coincidence, but the moment was ripe for memes—and Miami Vice references.
Despite the chaos, the livery was widely embraced, reminiscent of the famous Nissan sakura livery, which made the rounds at a London event and has lived rent-free in fans’ minds ever since.
Pretty in Pink (And White)
With the grid now overflowing with white cars (Red Bull Racing, Racing Bulls, Haas), there will now be six white cars on the grid. And while the Haas livery is not a strong deviation from Haas’ usual livery, sometimes a pretty pink bow is all you need to stand out. The pink-and-white look plays surprisingly well, even for fans who normally hate red-pink pairings.
And of course, no pink car discourse would be complete without an Esteban Ocon callback. One might even wonder if there’s a clause in Ocon’s contract that he has to drive a pink car at least once a year. From Force India to Alpine, Ocon and pink liveries go hand in hand—even if just spiritually this time.
The Verdict: Unexpected Drip
Haas has long been the butt of F1 design jokes, but for once, they might’ve done something both aesthetically bold and culturally thoughtful.
No, it won’t make the car faster. But for a brief moment, Haas fans can hold their heads high and say:
“That’s our team. That’s our sakura drip.”
And honestly? No hate here. Just vibes.