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What Is the Best F1 Livery of the 2026 Season?

The 2026 Formula 1 grid delivers one of the most stylish livery line-ups in years. Now it’s your turn to decide which one is the best.

With Formula 1 entering a new technical era in 2026, teams have not only redefined their cars beneath the surface but also revisited how they present themselves visually. New partnerships, new manufacturers, and a shift in identity across the grid have produced one of the most varied fields of liveries in recent memory.

Below, we break down each livery in detail. Take a closer look, weigh up the details, then cast your vote in the comments.

1 Scuderia Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari Team Launch
Scuderia Ferrari Team Launch

Ferrari continues to balance heritage and modernity, with the traditional Rosso Corsa forming the foundation of a sharper, more technical aesthetic.

2 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Mercedes F1 Team Launch
Mercedes F1 Team Launch

Mercedes introduces a cleaner interpretation of its silver-and-black era with Petronas blue accents, reflecting a reset aligned with the all-new power unit regulations.

3 McLaren Racing

McLaren F1 Team Launch
McLaren F1 Team Launch

Papaya remains central to McLaren’s identity, with subtle refinements and sponsor integration signalling continuity after its recent competitive resurgence.

4 BWT Alpine Formula One Team

BWT Alpine Formula One Team Launch 2026
BWT Alpine Formula One Team Launch 2026

Alpine’s 2026 livery continues to stand apart on the grid through its unmistakable collaboration with BWT, the Austrian water-technology company whose branding has made pink a recurring visual signature in Formula 1.

5 TGR Haas Formula 1 Team

Haas F1 Team Launch
Haas F1 Team Launch

Haas presents a revised identity influenced by its strengthened technical partnerships, delivering a sharper and more structured visual package.

6 Cadillac Formula 1 Team

Cadillac F1 Team Launch
Cadillac F1 Team Launch

Cadillac arrives on the grid with a bold split-tone concept, intentionally distinct as the American manufacturer establishes its Formula 1 presence.

7 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

Aston Martin Team Launch
Aston Martin Team Launch

Aston Martin preserves its racing green signature while ushering in a new design era shaped by Adrian Newey’s technical direction and Honda’s arrival.

8 Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team

Oracle Red Bull Racing 2026 Livery
Oracle Red Bull Racing 2026 Livery

Red Bull retains its familiar visual DNA, choosing evolutionary refinement over revolution as it enters the new regulations era alongside Ford power.

9 Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team

VCARB Livery Reveal
VCARB Livery Reveal

VCARB’s 2026 livery combines deep navy and crisp white tones for a clean, technical look. Subtle red accents add contrast, creating a modern design that feels closely aligned with the Red Bull family while maintaining its own identity.

10 Audi Revolut F1 Team

Team launch Audi Revolut F1 Team
Audi R26 race livery

Audi’s first full works entry uses a striking contrast of metallic silver, black and red to establish a clear visual identity from day one.

11 Atlassian Williams F1 Team

Atlassian Williams Racing Team Launch
Atlassian Williams Racing Team Launch

Williams opts for a modernised interpretation of its traditional palette with two tons of blue, black and white accents.

Cast Your Vote

Now it’s your turn. Which 2026 Formula 1 livery stands out above the rest — the most elegant, the most aggressive, or simply the most memorable?

Vote for your favourite and share your reasoning.