F1 Teams Start Revealing Bold New Looks for 2026
The Formula 1 world is buzzing as teams begin unveiling their 2026 car designs. With major regulation changes on the horizon, these cars won’t just handle differently – they’ll look completely different too.
Red Bull and Racing Bulls kicked things off with a splash at a special event in Detroit.
Red Bull’s new partnership with Ford brought an eye-catching color scheme to their RB22. The stunning blue-dominated design impressed fans, with glossy accents that give a nod to the team’s heritage.
Racing Bulls also incorporated blue highlights to celebrate their upcoming Red Bull Ford power units, though they’ve kept their signature white-based design as the foundation.
Haas plans to reveal their new look on January 19, followed by Audi on the 20th.
Mercedes will give fans a first glimpse of their 2026 challenger on January 22.
Ferrari and Alpine have scheduled their reveals for January 23 and February 3 respectively.
Williams is waiting until February 8 to showcase their design, timing it with the Super Bowl for maximum exposure.
The American Cadillac team will unveil their car on February 9, the same day as Aston Martin.
McLaren rounds out the current schedule, though they haven’t announced a specific date yet.
Some teams are getting creative with special testing liveries too. These one-off designs will appear during pre-season testing before the real race liveries debut.
Williams let fans decide their testing look through an online vote. The winning “Flow State” design features a striking blue and black pattern that’s sure to stand out on track.
Cadillac’s test livery goes for a bold monochrome concept. The team says this striking black and white scheme creates a “visual anchor” across the car.
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