Racing Bulls launch 2026 livery

By Teagan Crump

On January 15th in Detroit, Michigan, Red Bull and Racing Bulls launched their 2026 campaigns by unveiling the RB22 and the VCARB 03. Whilst the Racing Bulls livery appears to be similar to the VCARB02, the new livery does have more dark blue at the rear of the car, which links to the new Ford partnership.

On their website, Racing Bulls claimed that the new livery is "a statement about where we are heading, who we are building with and the community we are building for."

Alan Permane, Team Principal of RB stated: “2026 represents one of the biggest technical changes Formula 1 has seen, and partnering with Ford at the very start of this journey is hugely significant for us.

“The Red Bull Ford Powertrains project brings together world -class engineering, innovation and racing DNA, and it puts us in a strong position as the sport enters this new era.

“We have been working closely together and are proud of what the Red Bull family have developed. It’s something we’re excited to have in our race car as we hit the track in the coming weeks.”

One notable change for 2026 is the Red Bull Ford Power Train, which was the reason for the Detroit-based launch.

Liam Lawson said:

“Launching the 2026 livery here in Detroit makes the moment feel even more special. The history of innovation in this place really reflects what this team is building for the future.

“The partnership between Ford and Red Bull, the energy around the team, and the ambition for what’s ahead make this an incredibly exciting time to be part of VCARB. I’m more motivated than ever to push forward and help turn that vision into results on track.”

The team's rookie, Arvid Lindblad, also said:

“This moment is honestly surreal. To be introduced as a Formula 1 driver at an event like this, in such an iconic setting, is something I’ll never forget.

“The team’s vision, the new power unit, and the belief they’ve shown in me mean a lot. I’m ready to learn, to work, and to give everything on track as we start this new chapter together.”

Red Bull and Racing Bulls are the first teams to showcase their 2026 liveries and cars.

All images: © Racing Bulls/ F1