Racing Bulls Unveils 2026 Livery and Introduces Rookie Arvid Lindblad

Racing Bulls kicked off the 2026 preseason by unveiling their new livery in Detroit, officially introducing 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad to the Formula 1 grid. The season's sole rookie described the moment as "honestly surreal" as he joins Liam Lawson for a massive technical regulation overhaul.

Why it matters:

Lindblad’s meteoric rise from Formula 3 to F1 underscores Red Bull’s aggressive driver strategy. Entering the sport during its biggest technical reset in history—with active aerodynamics and new power units—places significant pressure on the young driver to adapt quickly alongside the team's new Ford-powered challenge.

The details:

• New Regulations: The 2026 era introduces active aerodynamics and a 50/50 power split between electrical and combustion energy.
• Power Unit: Both Racing Bulls and Red Bull will utilize the first in-house Red Bull Powertrains engine, developed with technical input from Ford.
• Testing Schedule: The cars will hit the track for the first time on January 26 in Barcelona, followed by two test sessions in Bahrain in February.
• Management View: Team boss Alan Permane emphasized the significance of the Ford partnership, expressing confidence in their engineering strength for this new chapter.

What's next:

With the livery revealed, focus shifts to on-track performance. The team heads to Barcelona later this month for private testing to validate the new package and assess Lindblad’s readiness ahead of the Melbourne season opener.