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Haas Drop ‘Stunning’ Sakura Livery Ahead of Japan GP, Formula 1 Fans Beg Them to Make it Permanent

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Published31 Mar 2025

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MoneyGram Haas F1 Team have revealed a special livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, paying homage to the iconic “Sakura” (cherry blossom). 

The youngest Formula 1 team on the grid, Haas, have had a bright start to the 2025 season. Featuring an all-new lineup of Esteban Ocon (former Alpine) and Oliver Bearman (rookie), they have already scored 17 points from two races, climbing to sixth in the Constructors’ Standings.

Japan GP: Haas Reveal Special Livery to Mark the Beginning of ‘Sakura’ Season

We will have to wait and see if Haas can maintain their momentum at the Japanese Grand Prix (4–6 April), but thanks to their special livery, they would undoubtedly be the most attractive Constructor on the grid.

Taking to social media, Haas have announced that their cars would be flaunting a “Sakura” (cherry blossom) themed livery in Japan.

Their announcement read:

“The First Sakura 🌸🇯🇵

“As cherry blossom season begins in Japan, we’re paying homage to the iconic ‘sakura’ with a bespoke livery on the VF-25 for the #JapaneseGP! 😍”

The custom-made livery tastefully uses pink accents and cherry blossom graphics to transform the rather plain-looking Haaas VF-25. The Haas lettering on the side-pods has turned pink, which will undoubtedly appeal to younger fans.

Haas Special Livery ‘Sakura’ for Japan GP

Fans in Awe of Haas’s ‘Stunning’ Livery for Japan GP

Haas are not necessarily known for creating jaw-dropping F1 liveries, but this time, they have hit it out of the park, with fans heaping praise on the designers.

@scoD_Ales wrote:

“This is stunning.”

@DustyRaging added:

“This looks beautiful”

@Ponden_, meanwhile, has lauded Haas for their “game.”

@richardpritzel went as far as to call it one of his favourite F1 special liveries of all time.

“That is honestly one of my favourite liveries of all time. Serious props to the design team.”

Some fans appealed to Haas to make this livery permanent, to run it for the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

@x_chelseacarla wrote:

“You need to keep this livery all season! Wow 😍🌸”

@DeanHugten added:

“Keep it for the rest of the season team!”

@AlexF1BCL also chimed in, saying:

“You’re keeping this livery for the rest of the season right?”

Haas, sporting their all-new livery, will take to Suzuka for the first time in Practice 1, commencing at 3:30 AM GMT on Friday, 4 April.