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Five F1 teams unveil special designs for the US Grand Prix
Five of Formula 1’s 11 teams will use special designs at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin have revealed new car liveries, joining Haas and Cadillac, which had announced their designs earlier.
Ferrari’s design draws on car engineering sketches, while Mercedes has added blue details to promote its customisation service.
Aston Martin’s livery marks five years of partnership with technology company Cognizant.
Haas and Cadillac have chosen contrasting themes: Godzilla for Haas and the American West for Cadillac.
The designs give teams a way to mark the high-profile US race and promote partners, while Red Bull will change its race suits but keep its car livery unchanged.
First practice is scheduled to begin at 4:30am AEDT on Saturday.
Five of Formula 1’s 11 teams have unveiled special designs for the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin joined earlier announcements from Haas and Cadillac.
The designs draw on themes including car engineering, personalisation, a technology partnership, Godzilla and the American West.
Red Bull will make changes to team clothing and branding, but its car livery will remain unchanged.
- Who
- Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Haas and Cadillac.
- What
- The five teams have unveiled special designs for the United States Grand Prix.
- When
- For the 2026 United States Grand Prix weekend.
- Where
- Austin, Texas, at the Circuit of the Americas.
- Why
- The teams’ stated themes include engineering, personalisation, a partnership anniversary, a film promotion and American West-inspired design.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Haas ran a Godzilla-themed design at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Haas and Cadillac revealed special designs for the Austin race.
Crash.net reported on special team liveries confirmed for the United States Grand Prix.
Speedcafe reported that Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin had revealed special Austin liveries, bringing the total to five teams.
- Teams with special liveries
- Five of Formula 1’s 11 teams
- Ferrari design
- Engineering artwork on the SF-26
- Aston Martin partnership
- Five years with Cognizant
- Haas design
- Godzilla promotion tied to Godzilla Minus Zero
- Cadillac design
- American West-inspired stitching and saddle-style decorations
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What people are saying
Every Ferrari starts with creativity, sketches and engineering expertise long before the car reaches the track.
The special livery in Austin is our way of celebrating that journey.
It’s a visible thank you to Cognizant and its people for five years of partnership, while looking ahead to an exciting next chapter together.