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The F1 2026 livery reveals will mark the visual start of a brand-new era for the sport With sweeping technical regulation changes coming into force for the 2026 season, teams are expected to introduce not just new cars, but refreshed identities, updated sponsor line-ups, and in some cases entirely new branding directions.
This guide is designed to track every team’s launch as details emerge – starting with expected reveal windows and evolving into a complete, team-by-team hub once the first cars break cover. It will be updated regularly throughout the launch season, making it the easiest place to follow all confirmed dates and announcements in one place.
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When will the F1 2026 liveries be revealed?
Most Formula 1 teams have now confirmed when they will unveil their 2026 liveries, with launches spread across the weeks leading up to pre-season testing. As in previous seasons, teams are using a wide range of waysn to showcase their new designs.
The latest livery and full-car reveal dates can be found below. Stay up to date as teams make their announcements.
Red Bull and Racing Bulls – January 15
The Red Bull-backed teams will be first to showcase their 2026 designs, unveiling their new liveries at Ford’s Detroit base. Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls will reveal their colours on Thursday January 15 as part of Ford’s season launch event at Michigan Central Station.
Haas – January 19
After a change from the original proposed launch date of January 23 to avoid clashes with Alpine and Ferrari, Haas will unveil the VF-26 livery online on Monday January 19, moving their 2026 reveal a few days earlier.
Audi – January 20
Sauber’s transition to Audi will be made official at a global launch event in Berlin on Tuesday January 20. The team has already teased its 2026 design with a concept livery, combining titanium, carbon black, and Audi red with the four-ring logo. The full race livery will be revealed during the launch, with the event continuing into the following day so fans in the German capital can get a close look.
Honda engine reveal – January 20
Breaking from the usual launch routine, Aston Martin’s new partner Honda will hold a special event in Tokyo on Tuesday January 20 to mark their full return to Formula 1.
Fans attending – or following online – will get a first look at Honda’s F1 comeback as the team prepares for a season where the power units are redesigned to deliver a 50-50 balance of electrical and internal combustion power.
Mercedes – January 22
Mercedes fans will get their first look at the team’s 2026 contender, the W17, on Thursday January 22 when the first official renders are released. After a tough season under the ground-effect rules, the team is aiming to bounce back, and these early images will give supporters a taste of what to expect.
The W17 will make its physical debut following the private Barcelona test from January 26-30, with an online season launch set for Monday February 2. Fans can join the event virtually to see the car in full, hear from drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and get insights from team principal Toto Wolff ahead of the new F1 era.
Ferrari – January 23
Ferrari supporters won’t have to wait long for their first glimpse of the team’s 2026 car. Following a tough, winless 2025, the Scuderia will reveal their new challenger on Friday January 23, just a few days ahead of pre-season testing in Barcelona – giving fans an early look at what could be a season of redemption.
Alpine – January 23
Alpine fans finally get their first glimpse of the team’s 2026 car on Friday January 23, with the squad hinting at some surprises. After a tough 2025, the French outfit is aiming to turn heads in F1’s new era. With a new Mercedes power unit replacing their Renault engines, supporters will be watching closely to see how Alpine’s next challenger shapes up and whether it can bring them back to the front of the grid.
Williams – February 3
Williams have confirmed that their new FW48 livery will make its debut on Tuesday February 3. The team promises a “striking” design that fans will get their first look at ahead of the new season.
After a strong P5 finish in last year’s Constructors’ Championship – their best result since 2017 – Williams will be hoping their 2026 challenger helps them keep the momentum going in F1’s new era of regulations.
Cadillac – February 8
F1’s newest American team is set to make a splash in style, unveiling their first car livery to a huge audience during the Super Bowl. On Sunday February 8, viewers at Levi’s Stadium in California – and millions watching around the world – will get a first taste of what the team will bring to the 2026 grid.
Aston Martin – February 9
Aston Martin will reveal their 2026 car, the AMR26, on Monday February 9 – the team’s first design by F1 legend Adrian Newey. Powered by Honda engines, the car’s debut comes just two days before pre-season testing begins in Bahrain, giving fans an early look at what could be one of the season’s most exciting challengers.
McLaren – TBC
McLaren are keeping their cards close to their chest for 2026, with the team yet to confirm when fans will get a first look at their new car and livery. Supporters will be watching closely, eager for any hints about the MCL60’s design and colour scheme ahead of pre-season testing. With the team aiming to build on their strong performances from last year, the 2026 reveal is set to be one of the most anticipated launches of the season once the date is announced.
F1 2026 tickets
With each team’s 2026 livery now beginning to take shape, fans can see the cars that will define the new era of Formula 1 before they even hit the track. From bold colour schemes to fresh designs, every reveal adds to the excitement and builds anticipation for the season ahead.
If you want to experience these cars in person and see the liveries come to life at the circuits, now is the time to secure your tickets for the upcoming campaign. Be trackside for the first glimpse of the 2026 grid in action and make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the racing spectacle.
