Red Bull F1 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. Fans were delighted when Red Bull seemingly strayed away from their traditional and iconic livery.

The RB22's livery pays homage to the blue with white accents that the team first had when they entered Formula One in 2005.

Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Red Bull stated:

"2026 marks the start of a new and significant era for Formula One and for Red Bull. We wanted our livery to reflect this, while also giving a nod to Red Bull Racing's beginnings. We are in F1 because of the dream of one man, Dietrich Mateschitz, and several years later, he had another dream, to create an engine.

"This livery is designed to celebrate that spirit that we entered the sport with. In the year that an Oracle Red Bull Racing car carries a Red Bull Ford Powertrains PU for the first time, it felt only right to reflect some of our history in our livery."

One of the most notable changes is an all-new engine developed by Red Bull Power Trains in collaboration with Ford.

Mekies went on to say:

"The Team have done an incredible job, to be here today and to be in the position to go to Barcelona Shakedown with our own car and our own power unit for the first time ever. This is the result of the efforts of 2,000 people at the Red Bull Technology Campus, the most talented group that you can find and they've been working together to get us to this moment. It's the beginning of an extremely exciting journey for all of us and we'l take to the track as one - one Red Bull chassis and power unit.”

Executive Chair of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford said:

“125 years ago, my great grandfather, Henry Ford, won a race right here in Detroit to help launch the Ford Motor Company. Ford has a story in the history of Formula One, and now we're here to write the next chapter with Red Bull.”

The RBPT engine has been named the DM01, a tribute to Dietrich Mateschitz, who lead Red Bull's decision to step into engine manufacturing/

Max Verstappen reacted to the livery:

"I think it's much better. I've been asking for this for a while, so this is great. I like the shine. I like the blue. It's my favourite colour." The four-time world champion added: "I like the outlines of the rainbow logo as well. It's back. It's much more fresh."

Isack Hadjar also shared his thoughts:

"It's a real privilege to be part of Oracle Red Bull Racing and be next to Max. I love the front wing and gloss as during night races it will stand out."

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

All images: © Red Bull Racing