Haas unleash Godzilla with spectacular new livery for home Austin Grand Prix

The American team will introduce the one-off design for the 18th round of the Formula 1 season, with the famous movie monster taking centre stage on the cars driven by Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.

The collaboration with TOHO, the Japanese studio behind the Godzilla franchise, will see Haas adopt a distinctive appearance inspired by the character known as the 'King of the Monsters'.

The new livery retains the team's traditional white, black and red colours but introduces prominent blue graphics across the bodywork. A large Godzilla illustration stretches along the sidepods, with the creature's distinctive features incorporated into the design.

Blue details also appear around the engine cover and other sections of the car, creating a contrast with the predominantly white base. The team's usual sponsors remain visible, while the front and rear wings retain much of their familiar appearance.

The special design forms part of a wider partnership between Haas and TOHO for the Austin race weekend, with additional Godzilla-themed activities planned throughout the week in Texas.

The United States Grand Prix represents a home event for Haas. The team have chosen to mark the occasion by bringing one of Japan's most recognisable entertainment characters back onto the grid, having already featured Godzilla on a special livery at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka earlier this season

The Godzilla-inspired cars will make their first appearance on track during Friday's opening practice session at the Circuit of The Americas. The weekend will run from 23 to 25 October, with three free practice sessions followed by qualifying on Saturday and the 56-lap race on Sunday.

Haas head into their home Grand Prix sitting seventh in the Constructors' Championship with 30 points, seven ahead of Audi and 38 behind sixth-placed Alpine. Oliver Bearman has contributed 23 points to the team's tally, compared to Esteban Ocon's seven. The American outfit failed to score in the Singapore Grand Prix, with Bearman finishing 12th and Ocon 13th, and will be hoping to return to the points in Austin as they look to consolidate their position in the standings.