NEW DELHI: The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has unveiled a sakura-inspired livery for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. Their VF-25 car will feature a pink cherry blossom theme, celebrating Japan’s iconic sakura season. Fans are calling it one of the most beautiful F1 liveries ever, with social media buzzing about its elegant and vibrant design.
The special livery is a tribute to Japan’s cherry blossom season, which marks the arrival of spring. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold deep cultural significance in Japan, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. Haas has captured this essence in a striking pink design, making it one of the most talked-about liveries of the season.
Special Livery for Suzuka
Haas will race in this one-off design at Suzuka this weekend. The Japanese Grand Prix is round three of the 2025 F1 season. The team aims to score points at Suzuka for the first time since 2018.
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Suzuka is known for its challenging layout, making it a favorite among drivers and fans. The high-speed corners, including the famous 130R and S Curves, provide an exciting test for teams. Haas hopes that their strong performance in China will carry over to Japan, helping them secure valuable championship points.
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! 😍#HaasF1 #F1 pic.twitter.com/yjvZ70M55G
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 31, 2025
Haas comes into the Japanese GP after an impressive race in China. Esteban Ocon finished fifth, while Oliver Bearman secured eighth place, giving the team a much-needed boost. They are determined to continue this positive momentum in Suzuka.
The new pink livery is a celebration of Japanese culture. Haas designed it to honor the beauty of sakura season, giving the VF-25 a fresh and vibrant look.
“To celebrate sakura season, we are introducing a special livery for the Japanese Grand Prix,” said the Haas F1 Team. “The cherry blossom motif will feature across the VF-25 and digital assets throughout race week.”
Fans can enjoy the sakura theme on the VF-25, as well as across Haas’s digital platforms this week. The Haas Sakura Livery has already become a fan favorite, with many praising it as one of the best special designs in recent F1 history.
The Japanese Grand Prix promises to be an exciting event, and with Haas’s stunning sakura livery, it’s set to be one of the most visually spectacular races of the season.
