FIRST LOOK: Red Bull unveil striking new livery for 2026 F1 season

Red Bull have unveiled their striking new livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season with an impressive event held in Michigan Central Station.

The Milton Keynes-based squad showcased their new look at a glittering reveal in Detroit, home of Ford who they are partnering with to create their first-ever Formula 1 Power Unit, as Red Bull pilot Martin Sonka produced a remarkable stunt with his plane tearing the sheet off the car.

Their new livery marks a return to the gloss finish first seen when the energy drinks firm made their debut in the sport back in 2005.

The 2026 look for the RB22 features a "heritage white base" that the team said will "provide more depth and clarity and allow the iconic sun and bull logo to pop".

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen will be joined by Isack Hadjar, who steps up from sister team Racing Bulls, this season.

The duo will be looking to return the World Championship to Red Bull, who last won the Teams' Championship in 2023.

Red Bull fought back to secure third in the Teams' Championship last year, with Verstappen delivering an incredible late burst to challenge for the drivers' title until the final race in Abu Dhabi.

Verstappen will switch to racing under the number 3 (his favourite number) for the 2026 season, rather than 33, taking the number previously used by former team mate Daniel Ricciardo.

His team mate Hadjar, who steps up to Red Bull after one season with Racing Bulls, will continue running the number 6.

Laurent Mekies, who took over from Christian Horner as Team Principal midway through last season, will be in charge, with Pierre Wache leading the technical team.