TGR Haas F1 Team Rings Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange

The Kannapolis-headquartered team used the occasion to celebrate its on-going collaboration with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR), represented on the day by executives from Toyota Motor North America, as the team readies itself for the Miami Grand Prix, 1-3 May – one of three Formula 1 races hosted in the United States this season.

Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of TGR Haas F1 Team and Mark Templin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor North America took to the podium at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the famous opening bell to herald the start of trading at 09:30 ET prompt.

TGR Haas F1 Team drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon were also in attendance at the New York ceremony – their combined points-scoring efforts on-track through the opening three races of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship placing the team fourth overall in the Constructors’ Championship ahead of the first home race of the year.

“It was a fantastic way to start our week participating in such a prestigious event at the New York Stock Exchange,” stated Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal, TGR Haas F1 Team. “To share the occasion with our partners at TGR and the executives attending from Toyota Motor North America was truly special, not least as we’re enjoying the benefits of our partnership with a strong start to the season. Seeing our massive promotional banner placed outside the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street was incredible, you certainly can’t miss it. We’ve been delighted to be able to share this moment with our other valued partners who’ve attended the ceremony and we look forward to hosting them down in Miami this weekend when we get back to competing.”