Komatsu was clear that the agreement with Toyota would have no bearing on the Ferrari relationship, which was extended to the end of 2028 in July. When talks with Toyota started earlier this year, he ensured total clarity and transparency with Ferrari, calling it the “foundation” of the Haas team.

Toyota has firmly denied any intentions to return to Formula 1 as a power unit supplier, despite its recent collaboration with Haas. The Japanese automotive giant, known for its previous F1 endeavors,

The deal extends Haas' strategy of relying on outside partners for much of the work that other F1 teams do in-house.