Air Force One to wear patriotic livery after Trump hints
U.S. military says Air Force One will be repainted red, white and blue, following hints from President Donald Trump.
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Air Force One to don Trump’s red, white and blue livery on new jets
The Air Force will paint two newly modified Boeing 747s designated VC-25B, plus a 747 donated by Qatar, in Trump’s preferred red, white, gold and dark blue scheme, reversing Biden-era plans for a baby-blue livery due to cost and technical concerns. The paint will also be applied during maintenance to four C-32 aircraft, with the first C-32 already painted and slated for delivery in the coming months.
C-32A Debuts Trump-Inspired Livery Signaling a U.S. Executive Fleet Trend
One of the USAF's C-32A VIP jets (serial 99-0003) was spotted at Majors Airport in Greenville, TX wearing a red, white and blue paint scheme echoing Trump’s proposed VC-25B Air Force One livery, part of a broader move to standardize executive-airlift livery across U.S. government jets, including DHS/Gulfstream G700 LRCCA aircraft. The Air Force continues upgrading the C-32 fleet and has discussed replacing them with a common platform, while the VC-25 program evolves toward future variants; it remains to be seen how widely the scheme will be adopted across the fleet.
Cadillac debuts two-tone F1 livery for its maiden season
Cadillac revealed its first Formula 1 car livery in a Super Bowl ad, showing a two-sided scheme—gray/white on the left and black on the right—on a Ferrari-powered challenger whose name hasn’t been disclosed; sponsors spotted include TWG, Jim Beam, Claro, Telcel, and Tommy Hilfiger, and with Perez and Bottas returning to drive, Cadillac frames the livery as a bold, unmistakably American identity for its debut F1 season.
Haas reveals 2026 F1 livery as Toyota steps in as title sponsor
Haas F1 Team unveiled its 2026 car livery, its first with Toyota Gazoo Racing as title sponsor, featuring more white and Toyota branding on the engine cover, front wing and halo. The partnership aims to push Haas through the new regulation changes with Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon remaining drivers, as the team prepares for shakedown in Barcelona ahead of the Melbourne 2026 season opener.
Racing Bulls unveil 2026 F1 livery in Detroit, white wheel covers steal the show
Racing Bulls revealed its 2026 Formula 1 livery in Detroit, sticking to a white design with blue accents similar to 2025 and drawing heavy praise for the return of white wheel covers. Some fans call the overall look a downgrade from last year, but the standout wheel detail has sparked plenty of excitement. The 2026 lineup features Liam Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad.
Cadillac Teases Special Testing Livery Ahead of 2026 F1 Debut at Barcelona Shakedown
Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled a Special Edition testing livery for the Barcelona Shakedown (Jan 26–30) as a pre-season camouflage designed by GM Global Design to honor Detroit heritage while masking aero details, ahead of the official 2026 race livery reveal on Feb 8.
F1 Teams Unveil Special Liveries for the United States Grand Prix
McLaren Racing has unveiled a new iridescent livery inspired by Google Gemini, which will be featured on their F1 car and drivers' gear during the 2025 United States and Mexico City Grands Prix, as part of their 'Never Stop Racing' campaign and fan engagement events.
Williams F1 Unveils Special Livery for Las Vegas GP Amid Speculation
Williams Racing has announced a new livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite rumors they might miss the race due to a shortage of spare parts following multiple crashes in recent races. The team, supported by sponsor Keeper Security, is determined to participate and will offer fans customized tote bags and VIP appearances. Team Principal James Vowles acknowledged the challenges but remains hopeful about their performance in Las Vegas.
"2024 F1: Ranking the Best and Worst Car Looks, Pre-Season Testing, and Big Talking Points"
ESPN's Formula One livery Power Rankings for 2024 evaluates the new car liveries of all 10 teams. Alpine's livery is criticized for being nondescript, while Williams' livery is deemed smart but underwhelming. Sauber's striking use of neon green is praised, and Haas receives positive feedback for its sharp contrast of colors. McLaren's livery is noted for its nod to the team's historical liveries, while Red Bull's unchanged livery is respected for its consistency. Mercedes' mix of silver and black is seen as a compromise, and Aston Martin's British racing green livery is ranked as the best, despite some minor criticisms.
"Williams Unveils Title-Winning 2024 F1 Livery and Challenger at New York Launch"
Williams unveiled their new livery for the 2024 F1 season in New York, featuring an evolved deep blue design that pays homage to the team's championship-winning heritage. They also announced a new partnership with Komatsu. Team Principal James Vowles expressed optimism for the upcoming season, with driver Alex Albon set to continue alongside Logan Sargeant. The FW46 will debut at a promotional filming day in Bahrain on February 20.
"Haas Unveils Striking New Livery for 2024 F1 Challenger"
Haas has unveiled digital renders of their 2024 Formula 1 challenger, the VF-24, featuring an evolution of their traditional black, red, and white livery. The real car will be revealed during a shakedown at Silverstone on February 11, with Nico Hulkenberg behind the wheel. The team's new season will be without Guenther Steiner at the helm, as Ayao Komatsu takes over, expressing realistic expectations for the VF-24's performance. Haas aims to improve on their last place finish in the 2023 constructors' championship and will conduct a second shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing begins on February 21.
"Ferrari's Striking Special Livery Steals the Show at Italian GP"
Ferrari has revealed a special livery for the upcoming F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, featuring added yellow V stripes on the nose cone and engine cover. The design pays homage to the paint job of the 499P Hypercar that won the World Endurance Championship earlier this year. The race numbers, drivers' helmets, and race suits will also incorporate yellow accents. Ferrari has a historical connection with the color yellow, representing the city of Modena, where the Scuderia is based. Additionally, the team will showcase illustrations of its Formula 1 milestones and other racing categories at the Monza circuit.
Air India's Bold Rebranding: New Logo and Livery Take Flight
Air India unveiled a new livery and logo, but what caught attention was the registration code F-UBAI chosen for the "fake" aircraft showcasing the new design. While some argue it represents the branding agency and the airline, others believe it is a deliberate dig at Emirates, Air India's competitor. The decision-making process behind this choice remains unclear, leaving room for speculation on whether it was intentional or an honest mistake.
Miami Grand Prix: Red Bull's Revised Livery and F1 Driver Arrivals Excite Fans.
Red Bull's F1 team has revealed a special fan-designed livery for the Miami Grand Prix, created by graphic design student Martina Andriano from Argentina. The design features additional light blue and pink lines, inspired by the air flow over the car and Miami's race. Red Bull has a history of running one-off liveries, including charity specials and film promos, but has had limited variation in its standard colour scheme. The Miami livery is part of a design contest for Red Bull's The Paddock loyalty programme, which allows members to design one-off colour schemes for the 2023 season's three F1 races in the United States.