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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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.