Haas has revealed images of its 2022 car and livery, with fans getting a glimpse at the next-gen design set to alter Formula One.
The Haas VF22 is significantly different from last year's model, complying with the sport's new technical regulations.
To promote closer racing, the FIA and F1 altered a number of rules, with the new cars featuring Pirelli 18-inch tyres, a ground effect floor, a simplified front wing, and a dramatic rear wing.
Launching the new era of Formula 1 cars 🙌
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F1’s new regulations were delayed one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are predicted to have a significant impact on the sport.
Eight other constructors will reveal their 2022 cars across the next three weeks, with Williams yet to announce a launch date.
Haas' VF-22 - which was revealed via digital renders - features a red, white and blue colour scheme similar to 2021.
Team principal Guenther Steiner has also revealed that the car will have minor changes in the lead-up to testing.
"How different it looks in Barcelona [at testing], you will see in two weeks," Steiner said.
"It will be a little bit different obviously.
"We are not saying now it will be exactly the same because this is a stage of development.
"We don't want to define it, but it is going in that direction."
Their drivers Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin both failed to score a point in their 2021 rookie seasons, with Haas limiting spending last year to focus on investment for the upcoming season.
"It's that time of year where you're naturally optimistic that the hard work and effort of everyone will translate to a competitive entry on track," Steiner added.
"We made the decision back in 2020 to really channel time and resources into the VF-22, foregoing anything track-related for 2021, which wasn't easy to watch.
"Hopefully that decision bears fruit and we return to challenging for points and taking something from the weekends."
The car is again powered by a Ferrari engine and features a gearbox inspired by the Italian team.
The Haas VF22 is due to make its on-track debut at the first test of the 2022 season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain from February 23 to 25.
Bahrain will then host further testing before holding the opening Grand Prix of the season from March 18-20.
The Australian Grand Prix is the third race on the calendar, set to be held between April 8-10 following a two-year absence due to COVID-19.
