Racing Bulls reveals its 2026 F1 car in Detroit with a white livery, Ford-backed power unit, and driver line-up featuring Liam Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad.
By Divyam Dubey

Racing Bulls has unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 car, kicking off a new chapter under the next set of F1 technical regulations. The launch was part of a wider Red Bull group programme and gave fans an early look at what the team is planning for the 2026 F1 season. Holding the reveal at Michigan Central Station linked the car directly to the new Red Bull Ford power unit era and highlighted Formula 1’s growing footprint in the United States. From the updated livery to the confirmed 2026 driver line-up, the event showed how Racing Bulls is lining up for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
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The 2026 Racing Bulls car sticks with a white-based livery, carrying forward the popular look used last season. Changes across the chassis bodywork bring it closer to the wider Red Bull Racing identity while preparing the team for the new F1 power unit rules. Ford branding appears clearly on the car, making the Red Bull Ford technical partnership easy to spot. For anyone following Formula 1 news closely, the livery shows continuity while pointing towards the massive aero changes coming with the 2026 regulations.

Liam Lawson will lead Racing Bulls into the 2026 season after staying with the team. His experience with both Racing Bulls and the Red Bull Racing squad puts him in an important role during this era of rule changes. He will be joined by Arvid Lindblad, the rookie driver who steps up to F1 for the first time. Lindblad’s Indian heritage has caught the attention of fans in the region ahead of his highly anticipated F1 debut.

On the technical side, 2026 marks the start of Racing Bulls competing with a Ford-backed power unit. Ford returns to F1 through its partnership with Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT), with Racing Bulls using the same engine platform as the senior team. This places the outfit fully within the Red Bull–Ford project as the sport moves into a new hybrid era with sustainable fuels.

With F1 pre-season testing coming up, Racing Bulls now turns its focus to track preparation and learning the new 2026 chassis and power unit package. The Detroit launch acted as a clear statement of intent for the 2026 F1 grid, laying out the team’s drivers, technical direction, and role within the Red Bull structure. For F1 fans, it was a simple sign that Racing Bulls is ready for the next phase of Formula 1 racing.