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's new partnership with Haas aims to create opportunities for young Japanese drivers, engineers, and mechanics to break into the world of F1

Toyota is making it abundantly clear that its partnership with Haas isn't about getting its hardware into F1—it's about a path for drivers.