Formula 1
Red Bull Reveals 2026 F1 Livery as Team Enters New Ford-Powered Era
Red Bull Racing has officially unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 livery, offering fans their first glimpse of how the team will look as the sport enters a bold new regulatory era. Revealed during a joint launch event with sister team Racing Bulls in Detroit, Michigan, the livery debut marks a major milestone for the Milton Keynes-based outfit—one that goes far beyond paint and branding.
The reveal comes just weeks before pre-season testing begins and ahead of sweeping new technical regulations that will redefine Formula 1 from 2026 onward. While Red Bull has billed the presentation strictly as a “livery launch,” the images have sparked widespread intrigue across the paddock.
A New Chapter: Red Bull Ford Powertrains Debut
The 2026 season will be historic for Red Bull, as it marks Ford’s first year as an official partner. Red Bull Ford Powertrains will debut as a full-fledged power unit manufacturer, supplying engines to both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls. The partnership is prominently reflected on the engine cover, where Ford Racing branding takes center stage.
This shift signals Red Bull’s transition into a new era of self-reliance, as the team takes on the challenge of developing its own power units under the upcoming hybrid regulations.
New Ford-Powered Era – Red Bull Reveals F1 Livery
Familiar Identity, Sharper Visual Edge
Visually, the 2026 livery stays true to Red Bull’s iconic DNA, featuring the classic navy blue, red, and yellow palette. However, there is a more vibrant blue presence, with the color gradually darkening toward the lower sections of the car. The result is a sharper, more aggressive look that feels purpose-built for the sport’s next generation.
While many teams are holding back on revealing full car details, Red Bull’s studio images appear more refined than the generic 2026 F1 showcar previously used across launch events.
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More Than Just a Livery?
According to technical observers, the car shown in studio imagery differs in several areas from Formula 1’s standard 2026 show model. Subtle but notable changes can be seen in the front and rear wing detailing, front wing endplates, brake ducts, and tightly contoured sidepods that expose more of the floor.
The cockpit placement appears further rearward, and the front suspension configuration differs from the F1 showcar—details that may hint at early design philosophies for Red Bull’s true 2026 challenger, even if the team insists no definitive car has been shown.
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Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar Lead the Charge
Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen returns for another title push, joined by Isack Hadjar, who earns promotion following an impressive rookie campaign that included a podium finish. The new driver pairing underscores Red Bull’s blend of proven dominance and future-focused ambition.
With the real RB22 expected to appear at pre-season testing in Barcelona later this month, fans won’t have long to wait to see how much of this reveal translates into reality.
