Red Bull Racing and its sister team Racing Bulls have unveiled their Formula 1 designs for the 2026 season, marking the start of a significant new chapter for both organizations. The season represents a major transition for Red Bull, highlighted by new power units, a revised driver lineup, and sweeping leadership changes following the end of the 2025 campaign.
For the first time, Red Bull will compete using works Ford power units developed at Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes. The shift signals a new technical direction for the former Constructors’ Champions, who are also entering 2026 without several long-standing figures. Team principal Christian Horner and senior advisor Helmut Marko both departed during the 2025 season, closing a defining era for the organization.
To introduce its new identity, Red Bull staged a high-profile launch event in Detroit, where it unveiled a 2026 livery inspired by designs used between 2005 and 2015. The updated look incorporates heritage white paint intended to highlight the team’s iconic bull logo while blending in modern styling elements. Red Bull branding is integrated throughout the car, joined by Ford Racing logos and a newly designed driver-number font. The unveiling featured a show car, with the RB22 expected to make its on-track debut during pre-season testing later this month.
On the driver side, four-time world champion Max Verstappen remains with the team and is joined by Isack Hadjar. The French driver steps up following a strong rookie season with Racing Bulls, earning promotion as Red Bull reshapes its lineup for the new regulations era.
Racing Bulls also revealed its 2026 livery during the event, choosing continuity over a full redesign. After receiving widespread praise in 2025 for its clean, all-white appearance, the team retained the core look for 2026. The most notable update is the addition of blue accents, introduced to reflect its technical relationship with Ford and give the car a more defined visual edge.
Liam Lawson returns for his second full Formula 1 season and assumes the role of team leader following Hadjar’s departure. He is joined by British rookie Arvid Lindblad, the only first-year driver on the 2026 grid and a highly regarded prospect after standout performances in the feeder series.
Racing Bulls enters the season under the continued leadership of CEO Peter Bayer and team principal Alan Permane. Meanwhile, Ford has named its new power unit DM01, honoring Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz as the partnership begins its first competitive chapter.
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