Crimson Bull has revealed its Ford-embellished 2026 Method 1 livery throughout its launch occasion in Detroit.
Crimson Bull has a placing new paint scheme that celebrates its new partnership with Ford, forward of Crimson Bull’s first season with a homegrown engine.
Crimson Bull and Ford initially introduced their partnership again in 2023, after Honda introduced its departure from F1 – a transfer it could later reverse, ultimately leading to a new works engine partnership with Aston Martin for 2026.
Crimson Bull and Ford kicked off their new period with a launch occasion in Detroit for each Crimson Bull’s F1 groups on Thursday night time.
In addition to a extra commonplace showcar on-site, it launched renders of its new livery on a 2026 showcar (above) that appeared completely different in lots of facets from the earlier showcar displayed by the FIA and F1.
Showcar provider Memento could make groups bespoke variants.
So whereas the automotive in Crimson Bull’s renders appears completely different, it is extremely unlikely to resemble the RB22 that rolls out for the primary pre-season take a look at at Barcelona later this month.
You may discover the #3 on Verstappen’s automotive for the primary time, as world champion Lando Norris has taken his #1.
Fairly than reverting again to his former #33 quantity, he is taken the #3 that Daniel Ricciardo – current on the launch in his new position as a Ford ambassador – final utilized in 2024.
Verstappen will likely be joined at Crimson Bull Racing in 2026 by Isack Hadjar, who steps up after a single spectacular season at Racing Bulls.
