TGR Haas F1 Team has extended its partnership with Finnish premium water producer Vellamo through a multi-year deal that elevates the brand’s visibility on the VF-26 car, the team announced. Vellamo branding will move to a more prominent position on the rear of the wing mirrors, increasing exposure across the full FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar.
Vellamo first joined Haas as its Official Hydration Partner at the 2025 United States Grand Prix, supplying premium natural mineral and spring water to the entire team operation, including drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon. The renewed agreement reflects what both parties describe as a deepening relationship built on shared values of performance and ambition.
“Since joining last year, Vellamo has become a valued part of our operation, supporting everyone across the team, while sharing our commitment to performance and continuous improvement,” said Ayao Komatsu, team principal at TGR Haas F1 Team. “This expanded collaboration reflects the strength of the relationship we’ve built together, and we’re excited to continue pioneering the importance of hydration within the sport.”
The partnership has gained particular visibility in the paddock through distinctive Vellamo-branded water bottles carried by drivers. The bottles feature unique race-specific designs inspired by the culture and heritage of grand prix host locations, with bespoke editions already produced for Japan, Miami and Canada this season.
Vellamo was recently named the world’s best sparkling water by Tastingbook.com, finishing first among 14 prominent premium sparkling water brands in a two-stage blind tasting. The Finnish company has positioned itself as one of the fastest-growing premium water brands globally.
“What began as a partnership centered around hydration has evolved into a true collaboration built on shared values,” said Teemu Oksa, chief executive officer at Vellamo. “TGR Haas F1 Team represents performance, determination, and the courage to compete against the very best in the world. Those same principles have guided Vellamo from a small Finnish water brand to one of the fastest-growing premium water brands globally.”
Oksa highlighted the race-specific bottle designs as a point of pride, calling them a way to bring creativity and storytelling into the Formula 1 paddock while creating connections between the sport, fans and host cities. The announcement comes ahead of Round 9 of the 2026 championship, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, where the sprint format weekend begins Friday.