Red Bull unveiled its new design for the 2026 Formula 1 season on Thursday night: Max Verstappen is very impressed by the look.
Max Verstappen has given the new Red Bull look a positive review and is pleased with the new appearance of his teammate. The racing team unveiled its livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season in Detroit on Thursday evening, surprising everyone with its appearance.
The new livery picks up on the bright blue of engine partner Ford and replaces the matte finish of previous years with a glossier look—a nod to 2005, when Red Bull entered Formula 1.
Verstappen is quite taken with the fresh colors: “First of all, everyone is very excited,” says the four-time world champion. “The colors have changed a bit. It’s much better. I like the shine, blue is my favorite color. I like the contours of the Red Bull logo. It’s back and looks much fresher.”
But of course, a new look doesn’t make the car fast. The track will decide whether the 2026 season will be a positive one for Red Bull. With their new engine partner Ford, the Bulls are entering a new era in which they will be providing their own Formula 1 power unit for the first time.
It’s still hard to say who will be ahead in 2026: “Everything is still a bit unknown with the engine, and the dimensions of the car have also changed slightly,” says Verstappen. “It will take us drivers some time to adjust at first.”
“The test days will be important to get as many laps in as possible and optimize everything. It’s always better to finish on a high note [like in 2025], and now everyone is looking forward to the new chapter,” says the Dutchman.
Verstappen will have a new teammate at his side in 2026 in the form of Isack Hadjar. The Frenchman will move up from Racing Bulls to the A team, replacing Yuki Tsunoda. “It’s a bit surreal for me. I’ve always dreamed of driving for this team,” he said. “As a kid, I watched [Sebastian] Vettel win all those titles on TV. Now I’m finally in the big team.”
For Hadjar, it is “a real privilege to be part of Red Bull Racing and drive alongside Max,” as he emphasizes. What he says about the new look: “I love the front wing and the shine, because it will really stand out in night races.”