Audi has unveiled a special R26 livery that Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto will use throughout the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix weekend. The new design has been created specifically for Marina Bay, with a finish intended to stand out both in daylight and beneath the circuit’s artificial lighting during the evening sessions.
The German team will run the special livery from the sole free practice session through to Sunday’s race, giving the Audi R26 a distinctly different appearance for one of Formula 1’s most visually striking events.
Audi reveals Titanium Silver Gray Singapore livery
The colour scheme is called Titanium Silver Gray, a shade combining grey with visual references to silver and titanium. It has been designed around the transition from daylight into dusk and eventually the night-time conditions created by the floodlights surrounding the Marina Bay circuit.
The distinctive finish is complemented by blue tones inspired by Singapore’s lights and city reflections. According to the concept behind the design, the combination should gain greater visual depth and change in appearance during the evening track sessions, including Sprint Qualifying, Qualifying and the race.
Peranakan pattern brings Singapore influence to Audi R26
A Traditional Peranakan Pattern adds a further cultural and graphical element to the design. Applied to the rear wing and sidepods, it introduces a clear reference to Singapore’s cultural heritage while maintaining the sharp geometric lines that already characterise Audi’s standard racing livery.
Together, the colour and pattern translate influences from the host city into an Audi design conceived specifically for the Formula 1 night race. The same visual language has also been incorporated into specially designed race suits that Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto will wear throughout the weekend.
Audi explains thinking behind special Singapore GP design
Stefano Battiston, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of the Audi Formula 1 team, explained that the project is intended to give supporters more opportunities to connect with the team during the Singapore weekend.
“Bringing Formula 1 to people means giving fans more opportunities to feel part of the team, wherever they are. Singapore shows how we can do that through one coherent idea.”
“Audi’s special livery expresses our brand through a design shaped by the city, and fans around the world can experience it for themselves through the online reveal.”
Battiston added that the concept extends beyond the appearance of the R26 itself and forms part of a wider activation surrounding Audi’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
“With the adidas collection and experiences organised throughout Singapore, this story continues beyond the race car. ‘The Art of Influence’ invites people to interact with the team in ways that are meaningful to them, whether they are here in the city or following us from home.”
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