The talk through pre-season testing for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign was that last year's top four teams - McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari - have pulled further away from the midfield.<br>Although that might be true in the long term for these new regulations, a look at the standings after the opening two rounds shows a welcome surprise sitting in fourth: Haas. The American outfit was ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-haas-is-the-early-surprise-of-f1-2026/10807250/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>